Classical music is not a mystery. It simply needs to be well told.
Timely warning. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
‘If we don’t fight back, we don’t have a future’: the journalist taking on the ‘tech fascists’ of Silicon ValleyAs Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and their peers have grown richer and more influential, Gil Durán argues they have all but abandoned democracy – and found the perfect government to enable themwww.theguardian.comSuccessful films, the desire for shared experiences, Gen Z, and smart social media marketing: together they may be bringing movie theaters back to life. orf.at/stories/3438...
Boxoffice-Rekorde: Kinobranche sieht Licht am Ende des TunnelsSechs Jahre nach den beispiellosen Gewinneinbrüchen in der Covid-Pandemie scheint die Kinobranche ihre Krise überwunden zu haben. Sommerblockbuster wie „Spider-Man: Brand New Day“ und „Die Odyssee“ sp...orf.at„There is so much black and white thinking (in our politics). You have to either fight all the time, or you have to compromise all the time—You have to find a way to do both at the right time. … I think people want someone who’s gonna find a middle-path there.“ Yes, go for it. youtu.be/czIb3e6J64s
‘Real men serve others’: Talarico fires back at ‘Low T’ attacks in exclusive sit-downYouTube video by MS NOWyoutu.beRienzi comes to Bayreuth. Compare two great performances: one reveals the architecture with poise and clarity, the other with youthful fire and theatrical sweep. Both uncover a young Wagner still speaking Weber, Verdi, and French grand opera. youtu.be/n8FoUEy4W3Y
Two on one – #Wagner #Rienzi #Overture – Two #conductors of two #generationsYouTube video by Andreas Mildneryoutu.be„Die Polizei (…) fordert die Öffentlichkeit, einschließlich Ausländer, nachdrücklich auf, keine ausländische Politik einzuschleusen, da das unseren sozialen Zusammenhalt und die Rechtsstaatlichkeit untergraben kann.“ Diese Klarheit könnte durchaus als Vorbild dienen. orf.at/stories/3437...
Palästinenserflagge: Singapur verbannt Massive Attackorf.atHow much does a performer shape the music we hear? In this direct comparison of Liszt’s Sonata in B minor, two pianists from two generations reveal strikingly different worlds—one lyrical and spontaneous, the other dramatic and architectural. Same notes, different journeys. youtu.be/wkA9387e5ik
Two on one – #Liszt #Sonata – Two #pianists of two #generations in direct #comparisonYouTube video by Andreas Mildneryoutu.beFrom a simple musical idea unfolds a world of light and shadow. Chopin’s Prelude op28 No15 blends poetic calm with dramatic intensity, creating a compelling musical journey in just a few minutes. youtu.be/aNEcPcrhniU
Chopin Prélude op28 No15 (Raindrop)YouTube video by Andreas Mildneryoutu.be#SarahVaughan. #MichaelTilsonThomas. #Gershwin. A rare glimpse into a rehearsal where two extraordinary musicians shape music together. Sometimes these unguarded moments are even more thrilling than an impeccable performance—they let us witness how music comes to life. youtu.be/1HQ5u74ZAAo
Sarah Vaughan and Michael Tilson Thomas rehearsing GershwinYouTube video by Michael Tilson Thomasyoutu.beEveryone should see this movie. Thanks to Netflix it’s free on YouTube. (The 14th coming out in October.) #AvaDuVernay #13th May not be suitable for ages 17 and under. youtu.be/krfcq5pF8u8
13TH | FULL FEATURE | NetflixYouTube video by Netflixyoutu.beSo lebt die klassische Musik. Wunderbar 🎉 youtu.be/Qn8jPMZeNjM
Das größte Chorprojekt Bayerns: 700 singen mit Sir Simon Rattle | Capriccio | BRYouTube video by Bayerischer Rundfunkyoutu.beWhat happens when the New York Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel perform at a FIFA World Cup halftime show? Do they bring new audiences to classical music—or is it like serving the overture and hoping people will stay for the opera? Or is it all about the money? youtu.be/Aowl4OXw_Mc
Seven Nation Army | Gustavo Dudamel, NY Philharmonic & The Muppets | Final Halftime ShowYouTube video by FIFAyoutu.beArtistic Freedom. Fidelity to the Source. Box Office Success. Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey reimagines Homer for our time while reflecting much of what modern scholarship tells us about the Bronze Age. Even leading historians have welcomed the result. science.orf.at/stories/3236...
Die Wissenschaft hinter dem FilmDiese Woche ist der Film „Die Odyssee“ von Regisseur Christopher Nolan in den Kinos angelaufen. Im Vorfeld gab es viel Kritik, auch wegen historischer Ungenauigkeiten. Doch namhafte Expertinnen und Ex...science.orf.at„(..) if we carefully identify the pathological aspects of AI and relentlessly target the financial basis of the AI bubble, we can make sure that all the terrible things billionaires want to do with AI never happen (…).“ Thanks, Cory Doctorow. youtu.be/OBUzl_IaWIw
"How to Think About AI": Cory Doctorow on Big Tech, Understanding AI, Labor Automation & MoreYouTube video by Democracy Now!youtu.beWow. Like the rest of the audience, I sat spellbound throughout. A masterpiece by the director, cast, and crew, it brings nearly 3,000 years of cultural heritage back to life—and reminds us how much these ancient stories still have to teach us today. youtu.be/vyCVVjA28fo
The Odyssey | Official New TrailerYouTube video by Universal Pictures Canadayoutu.beCan’t wait to see it. (Great interview.) youtu.be/DWABbDtyfeA
Christopher Nolan - “The Odyssey” | The Daily ShowYouTube video by The Daily Showyoutu.beThere is quality in music, no matter the genre—and true musicianship is instantly recognisable. Rick Beato meets Billy Joel: two musical minds listening, thinking, and talking about the craft. No labels, no posturing. Now THIS is musicianship. youtu.be/Q1Bebf3Y2rk
The Billy Joel InterviewYouTube video by Rick Beatoyoutu.beWhat happens when we quietly erase the cultural heritage that shaped us? AI can process what already exists, but where will tomorrow’s ideas come from? Without human creativity, memory, and imagination, what kind of world will remain? youtu.be/niRNph_usrQ
Endstation KI? Warum Tech-Firmen Bücher vernichten | quer vom BRYouTube video by queryoutu.bePolitics should be more than rigid ideological agendas and empty rhetoric. Democracy needs people who listen, argue with substance, and take responsibility. Whatever side we are on, it is time to demand a better political culture—from our leaders and ourselves. youtu.be/KN1PZHT0h0o
'You Should Be Ashamed!': Jon Stewart Tears Into Empty Congressional Chairs Over 9/11 | US | APTYouTube video by APTyoutu.beHow does a timeless masterpiece speak to different generations? In Bach’s Chaconne, Yehudi Menuhin and Chloe Fedor reveal two musical worlds: one shaped by the lyrical freedom of the modern tradition, the other by historically informed performance. youtu.be/MVklsqKFPug
Two on one – #Bach #Chaconne #Dminor for Solo #Violin BWV1004 – Two #soloists of two #generationsYouTube video by Andreas Mildneryoutu.beCan an actor play a conductor? Danny Kaye could. After a brilliant parody, he surprises by conducting the New York Philharmonic with real musicianship. A tribute to American culture—and to 250 years of the USA. Happy Anniversary! youtu.be/HcMDSnh-aQI
Can #actors #conduct? #DannyKaye (1911-1987) could.YouTube video by Andreas Mildneryoutu.be