Showcasing the allure of the cello Oct 29, 2008
Francis Poulenc sketched his cello sonata in 1940, but took another eight years to finish it; Frederic Chopin struggled with his G minor cello sonata, telling his sister "I write a little and cross out a lot." But they persevere; as Prokofiev admitted to Mstislav Rostropovich, "I am fascinated by your crazy instrument." On Sunday, cellist Steven Isserlis and pianist Jeremy Denk included Chopin, Poulenc - and, indirectly, Rostropovich - in a well-curated exhibition of the instrument's allure. The... (Boston Globe)
Poland: Jazz and all that politics Oct 10, 2008
One of the purely Polish streams of jazz are the interpretations of the music of Polish composer Frederic Chopin started by pianist Andrzej Jagodzinski. Reflecting the new freedom brought by democratisation another important band came to the fore at the beginning of the 90s. (CNN -- International)
Charmed by city, world-famous violinist serenades diners Oct 10, 2008
Though much of the music on his current U.S. tour is romantic - Brahms, Paganini, Saint-Saens and Joseph Suk's "Love Song" - he said his repertoire will always include works by Polish composers Henryk Wieniawski and Frederic Chopin. Scott Whipple can be reached at swhipple@newbritainherald. (New Britain Herald, CT)
PS3 Eternal Sonata for February Oct 8, 2008
And, on top of all that, there's more music from Frederic Chopin, the famous composer the story is based around. He slipped into a coma shortly before dying of tuberculosis, you see, and supposedly drifted off to a world of fantasy based on his life and work. (Eurogamer)
Striking the right chord Oct 3, 2008
Students played works from the musical Sweeney Todd as well as Polish composer Frederic Chopin. Selectmen Marc Lombardo and Bob Correnti gave a brief speech before presenting Carmichael with a certificate for her work. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
In Poland, Chopin's heart may hold secret of his death Jun 22, 2008
WARSAW (AFP) - The heart of Frederic Chopin, one of the world's most cherished musical geniuses, could hold the secret to his untimely death. The renowned 19th century Polish-French pianist and composer died at the age of 39, of what is believed to be tuberculosis. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Scholarships and Awards 2008 Jun 14, 2008
Gloria Di Ianni I.O.O.F. Fraternity Lodge #118 Scholarship Richard Dotolo Award Catherine DiNitto Margaret & Dom Barillaro Scholarship DHS Girls Basketball Boosters Scholarship DHS Girls Lacrosse Boosters Brian A. Fearer Memorial Scholarship Colleen Drapek Academy Theatre Society (ACTS) Scholarship Frederic Chopin Piano Award Highlands Elementary School (PAC) Scholarship Parents for Music Education (PME) Scholarship. Polish-Russian-Lithuanian American Citizens Club Scholarship. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Past Present in Trondheim, Norway Apr 20, 2008
The collections are extensive and include several celebrity instruments, such as one of Frederic Chopin s concert pianos. The multi-talented guides demonstrate their sounds by playing several instruments during tours. (Suite101.com)
Journeys in musical space Apr 18, 2008
For example, he says, composers such as Frederic Chopin in the early nineteenth century began to look for shortcuts to the traditional ways of moving between two nearby keys, say C major to E major. Music theorists have tended to regard the nineteenth-century experiments in harmony as whimsical and unprincipled, says Tymoczko. (Nature News Service)
BBC to air Chopin weekend Apr 16, 2008
BBC Radio 3 is to broadcast every note written by Frederic Chopin during a weekend dedicated to the Polish composer, who died in 1849 aged 39. The Chopin Experience, which runs on 17-18 May, follows similiar tributes by the station to Beethoven, Bach, Mozart and Tchaikovsky. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Quotes about Mozart Apr 9, 2008
What Other Composers Say about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A collection of popular quotes by famous composers about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. (Suite101.com)
Pianist to perform at San Marco Parish Hall Mar 26, 2008
Kostadinova plans to perform pieces by Franz Haydn, Frederic Chopin and Robert Schumann at her Marco appearance. She also plays modern-style piano music, not just the romantics and classics. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Hometown History: Snow Queen chosen by Hollywood actor Mar 24, 2008
Cornel Wilde was probably best known for his appearances in romantic and action movies of the time, but he was also nominated for a Best Actor Oscar in 1945 for his portrayal of Frederic Chopin in the movie A Song to Remember. Wilde has his own star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Post the First Comment Mar 3, 2008
Originally developed in 1907 by choreographer Mikhail Fokine as a dance to the music of Frederic Chopin, initially titled "Chopiniana," he later renamed it "Reverie Romantique" and it was later renamed "Les Syliphides" when Sergei Diaghilev's Ballet Russe performed it in Paris. Regardless of the shifting title, the piece straddles the centuries by having the formal dance beauty of 19th century ballet but no plot like a 20th century abstract ballet. (The Current Online, MO)
Young pianist already a 'star' Feb 16, 2008
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Manhattan Piano Trio: a grand departure from the usual Feb 15, 2008
The trio s last appearance in Dunn s Corners featured a similarly mixed, romantic program, with music by Franz Schubert, Frederic Chopin, Jules Massenet, Astor Piazzola and Sergei Rachmaninoff. "We love to give people a little of everything," says Strezeva, "so there will be something that everyone has enjoyed, and they can go away with a smile.". (Westerly Sun, RI)
Music for lovers Feb 15, 2008
11, of Frederic Chopin. I remember seeing the film when it came out, and watching this scene, and then hearing those muted violins start unfolding on the soundtrack. (The Palm Beach Post)
Existential Vaudeville: The Flying Karamazov Brothers mix kitsch, comedy and culture Feb 9, 2008
Other contributors are Frederic Chopin and Doug Wieselman, an eclectic composer/performer who has worked with the group many times. "In the era of YouTube and TV, we're doing a live event," he says. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Belbin, Agosto find joy in national ice-dancing crown Jan 27, 2008
Saturday night, to the gentle, romantic strains of music by Polish classical composer Frederic Chopin, they captivated the crowd and won the free skate to clinch their fifth consecutive ice dancing title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. SENIOR STARS. (USA Today -- Sports)
Muscatine Symphony Orchestra steps into international waters Jan 23, 2008
Pearls of Poland, features music by Polish composers Frederic Chopin and Henruk Wieniaswski. A third selection, No. 3, also known as the Polish symphony, is the work of Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
‘Bioshock' tops the best video games of 2007 Jan 1, 2008
Best new character: Eternal Sonata protagonist Frederic Chopin yes, the legendary Polish composer. Best trend: Games go mainstream, thanks largely to Nintendo's Wii and DS. Even your grandma has joined a Wii bowling league. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
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Best new character: Eternal Sonata protagonist Frederic Chopin yes, the legendary Polish composer. Best trend: Games go mainstream, thanks largely to Nintendo s Wii and DS. Even your grandma has joined a Wii bowling league. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
China's National Center for Performing Arts inaugurated Dec 23, 2007
Li Yundi, a promising Chinese pianist who won the top prize of the Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition at the age of 18, gave his unique performance of Maurice Ravel's "Piano concerto in G major" at the concert. The quartet by Lv Siqing, Huang Bin, Huang Mengla and Ning Feng, four Paganini International Violin Competition winners attracted thundering applauses. (Xinhuanet, China)
Jacek back for winter concert Dec 7, 2007
He is the recipient of several scholarships and awards, and is the winner of numerous competitions, including the Frederic Chopin Youth Piano Competition held in Szafarnia, Poland. Jacek will perform pieces by Oliver Messiaen, Claude Debussy and Ludwig Van Beethoven at the Dec. 28 concert, which will be held at the Yreka Community Theater at 7:30 p.m.. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
Frozen Florian Homm Funds Hit by Deception of Investors Lured to Majorca Oct 27, 2007
Poet Robert Graves, composer Frederic Chopin and writer George Sand have all lived there. Homm bought a five-story mansion in Establiments, a hilltop village outside Palma. (Bloomberg)
New Legend-Based Video Games Don't Disappoint Oct 23, 2007
99): The hero of this bizarre role-playing game is a real-life legend: Frederic Chopin, the great Polish composer. As he's lying on his deathbed in Paris, Chopin feverishly dreams of a more colorful world where all the characters have musical names like Polka, Allegretto and Viola. (Fox News)
Visitors invited to 'fall in love with Warsaw' Oct 18, 2007
Statue of Frederic Chopin draws music lovers and pianists for outdoor concerts ... For decades, the statue of Frederic Chopin has drawn music lovers and pianists for outdoor concerts of the Polish composer's works. (CNN -- Travel)
'Eternal Sonata,' 'Folklore' dare to aim high Oct 18, 2007
Namco BandaiInspired by Polish pianist Frederic Chopin, "Eternal Sonata" for the Xbox 360 is one of two new games that seem to have genuine artistic aspirations tucked deep down in their entertaining little hearts ... "Eternal Sonata" stars Polish pianist Frederic Chopin who died of tuberculosis at age 39. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Randy Ryan, spot-on from start to second encore Oct 16, 2007
Randy's strength lies in playing works from the Romantic era, and he demonstrated this when he performed the work of Frederic Chopin. Randy's favorite Chopin pieces -- Impromptu No. 3 in G-flat Major, Op. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
The piano maker Pleyel changes its marketing tune Oct 11, 2007
s of piano manufacturing," he added, referring to the French maker of luxury scarves and handbags. Pleyel is banking on a new grand piano, the P280, that is 2.8 meters long, or 9.2 feet, to put the company's instruments back into concert halls. Two of the P280s, with a price tag of more than 100,000, or $141,000, have been sold in Japan, and one in China. Its classic baby grands start at 30,000; those decorated by artists like Marco del Re begin at 80,000. By comparison, a concert grand made by... (International Herald Tribune)
Not a "Halo" fan? Other games beckon Sep 29, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft's (MSFT.O) "Halo 3" has dominated video game headlines this week, but if blasting aliens isn't appealing there is more on offer in other games, including role-playing the composer Frederic Chopin. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Fans to pay respects at Paris funeral to French mime Marcel Marceau Sep 26, 2007
The ceremony for Marceau, who died Saturday at the age of 84, was to take place at the eastern Paris cemetery, where a host of other famous performers and artists are buried, including composer Frederic Chopin, writer Oscar Wilde, painter Eugene Delacroix and rocker Jim Morrison. News reports said silence would be a theme of the ceremony and that a cellist would play as well, but further plans were not released ahead of time. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
* Chopin contest calls for entries Aug 31, 2007
Taipei Times - archives. Chen Lung-chu on Taiwan Status. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Piano Pops provides particular package of pleasure Jul 20, 2007
Earlier in the mid-1800s, the piano recital as we know it today was being created by the Romantic virtuosos Frederic Chopin and Franz Liszt, and in this country, Louis Moreau Gottschalk. They were dazzling in their ability to compose the most challenging piano music, and then go out and play it effortlessly. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Robert Schumann Jun 9, 2007
Romantic Composer, Master in Piano Music and Voice. A poetic musician, his works relate to literature - poems, novels and plays. (Suite101.com)
S-O fine arts awards night May 26, 2007
They included: John Philip Sousa Band Award: Brooke Ten Napel; IBA Band Award: Samantha Honken; Louis Armstrong Jazz Award: Katlyn Kraayenbrink; Frederic Chopin Piano Award: Brooke Ten Napel; National Marching Award: Mallory Boor; Most Improved in Band: Jesse Dagel; Oustanding Junior in Band: Rachel Zylstra; Outstanding Sophomore in Band: Rachel Poss; Oustanding Freshman in Band: Josh Tutje. Instructor Corky Koerselman presented the Iowa Choral Di-rector's Association's Director's Award to the... (Ocheyedan Press Melvin News, IA)
Final recital a high note for teacher May 24, 2007
"A little bit nervous" beforehand, Carr demonstrated his nine years of study with Kloetzel by performing a Frederic Chopin waltz and a Friedrich Kuhlau sonatina. Although he has shifted his interest from piano to organ, Carr said he continued the piano lessons rather than "miss a lady like Mrs. Kloetzel," knowing it was her last year in Catonsville. (Catonsville Times, MD)
More of this story May 22, 2007
He said Ludwig van Beethoven's mastery of solo, chamber, opera and symphony composition puts him as the best composer of all time, while Frederic Chopin is the easiest to say the music is just beautiful. Rounding out his list of favorites Kris included Sergei Rachmaninoff simply because just love his music. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
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Jacek, a student of the Julliard School in New York, has also studied at the Aspen Music Festival and School and is the recipient of many awards including the Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition in Szafarnia, Poland. He is preparing for the Paderewski Competition to be held later this year in Warsaw, Poland. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
All in the best possible taste May 13, 2007
Some, such as Deia and Valldemossa, are already familiar - made famous by over a century of high-profile residents - Frederic Chopin and Michael Douglas in Valldemossa; Robert Graves and Gabriel Garcia Marquez in Deia. Soller, the largest settlement in the mountains, has long been overlooked in favour of its glitzier neighbours. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET May 9, 2007
TUBERCULOSIS (Aronson, The Providence Journal _ Comment) _ Frederic Chopin died young, but not of tuberculosis as many people think. 700. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Chopin died young, but not of tuberculosis May 8, 2007
The disease and its genetic ramifications were not fully described until 1932, 83 years after the death of Frederic Chopin. It is true that Chopin died at a tragically young age. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Snellville resident helps keep Chopin's music in the air May 3, 2007
The small group is led mostly by Polish-Americans and is dedicated to preserving the musical legacy of Polish-born pianist and composer Frederic Chopin. Handout. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Why you pretend to like modern art May 1, 2007
Josquin des Prez, Claudio Monteverdi, Bach, Domenico Scarlatti, George Frideric Haendel, Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, Frederic Chopin, Johannes Brahms. (Copyright 2007 Asia Times Online Ltd. All rights reserved. (Asia Times Online)
Full Story from Columbia Daily Spectator Apr 29, 2007
"Eternal Sonata," which will be released before the end of 2007 for Xbox 360, has a narrative that is loosely based on the life of Frederic Chopin, and integrates music into nearly every aspect of the gameplay. Because of the extent to which these games incorporate art, in both their presentation and gameplay, "Okami" and "Eternal Sonata" beg the public to return to that ever-so-controversial question: "Can video games ever be considered art?". (U-Wire.com)
* World News Quick Take Mar 23, 2007
United KingdomChopin's piano found The grand piano Frederic Chopin took on his last concert tour in 1848 has been found in an English country house thanks to detective work by a Swiss music scholar. "It came as a bolt from the blue," said British collector Alec Cobbe after discovering that the piano he bought 20 years ago for 2,000 (US$3,900) is a piece of musical history. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Innovative feat at GMU Feb 27, 2007
Set to piano music by Frederic Chopin, much of it used in the wanly romantic ballet, "Les Sylphides," Mr. Morris brought his abundant imagination to overly familiar pieces. Little touches of humor in the way formations suddenly coalesced and broke apart, touches of folk dance, surprise endings and warm interplay combined in a new work of art that harmonized with Chopin's original intent in a fresh way. (Washington Times)
Fashioning Hugh into a proper pop star Feb 11, 2007
Tackling the ivories Although Grant portrayed the Romantic-era pianist Frederic Chopin in James Lapine's 1991 film "Impromptu" and a Simon Cowell-like judge for Paul Weitz in last year's "American Dreamz," the extent of the actor's musical training prior to pre production was limited to a year of piano lessons at age 9 with Andrew Lloyd Webber's mother as his instructor. But Grant, who has repeatedly spoken about his boredom with acting and playing the celebrity in the press, eagerly took to his... (Boston Globe)
Florida Southern College Festival of Fine Arts Feb 3, 2007
" It recounts through letters and music the romantic and tempestuous nine-year relationship of composer Frederic Chopin and novelist George Sand (the pen name of Amandine-Aurore-Lucile Dupin), with the MacDonalds reading from the letters and Robert MacDonald playing some of Chopin's pieces.WHEN:7:30 p.m. MondayWHEREBranscomb Auditorium, Florida Southern College, LakelandTICKETS$20 adults, $10 studentsINFORMATION863-680-4296 Please create an account or login to read this story CREATE AN ACCOUNT... (The Ledger)
