Conductor. Pianist. Music Communicator.
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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 Valley
As 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 them
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Successful 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 Tunnels
Sechs 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...
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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey gives UK poetry sales an epic boost
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey gives UK poetry sales an epic boost
Poetry sales surpassed £8m in the first 30 weeks of 2026 and are expected to reach a record high this year thanks to blockbuster adaptation of Homer’s 2,700-year-old poem UK poetry sales are on course to reach a record high this year, buoyed by the success of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. Poetry sales surpassed £8m during the first 30 weeks of 2026, an increase of 13.3% on the same period last year, according to data from market researchers NielsenIQ. Continue reading...
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„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-down
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Rienzi 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 #generations
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„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 Attack
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How 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 #comparison
YouTube video by Andreas Mildner
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Giovanni Antonini geht es beim Musizieren ums Kommunizieren, nicht um Perfektion. Warum Aufnahmen und Social Media diesem Ansatz im Weg stehen – und wie eine Il-Giardino-Armonico-CD vor 26 Jahren trotzdem das Leben vieler Musikerinnen und Musiker veränderte. van-magazin.de/mag/giovanni...
The key passages from Friedman’s speech in Bayreuth: backstageclassical.com/ich-will-wol...
»Ich will. Wollen Sie auch« - BackstageClassical
Mit einer bewegenden Rede bei den Bayreuther Festspielen mahnt Michel Fiedman dazu, die Freiheit zu verteidigen, indem wir uns der Vergangenheit stellen.
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Hitler in a mural, clear words against antisemitism, and a romantic Beethoven: the opening of the Bayreuth Festival became an evening of self-definition—politically, historically, and musically. backstageclassical.com/bayreuth-ste...
Bayreuth stellt den braunen Elefanten in den Raum - BackstageClassical
Hitler im Mural, klare Worte gegen Antisemitismus, ein romantischer Beethoven: Die Eröffnung der Bayreuther Festspiele wurde zum Abend der Selbstverortung – politisch, historisch und musikalisch.
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From 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)
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“A Penn professor thought she’d sell 1000 copies of her ‘Odyssey’ translation. She sold a million this year alone, thanks to Christopher Nolan.” “West Philly's Emily Wilson, who penned a highly acclaimed translation of the epic poem in 2017, is having a big summer.”
A Penn professor thought she’d sell 1000 copies of her ‘Odyssey’ translation. She sold a million this year alone, thanks to Christopher Nolan.
West Philly's Emily Wilson, who penned a highly acclaimed translation of the epic poem in 2017, is having a big summer.
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Why media lawyers fear Donald Trump may try to use the Espionage Act to prosecute journalists for publishing classified information. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Trump’s War on Journalists
The recent subpoenas of reporters make clear that the President is trying to threaten the press. Few protections are in place to stop him.
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#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 Gershwin
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Everyone 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 | Netflix
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Fijne tekst op de kassabon van Harvard Bookstore in Cambridge.
What 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 Show
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Artistic 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 Film
Diese 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...
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„(..) 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 & More
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Von außen betrachtet ist das alles schon sehr bemerkenswert: Da findet in Deutschland einer der größten Angriffe auf den Sozialstaat statt, den diese Republik je erlebt hat - und das Land debattiert über Kunstfreiheit und Leihmutterschaft.
Wow. 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 Trailer
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There 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 Interview
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What 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 BR
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Politics 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 | APT
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How 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 #generations
YouTube video by Andreas Mildner
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Can 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.
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Great interpretation begins where ego ends. What if a performer’s task is not self-expression, but understanding—of the composer, the historical context, and the message hidden within the music? This video explores the foundations of informed interpretation. youtu.be/XJiZ8NxjwS8
Basics of Interpretation Unlocked
YouTube video by Andreas Mildner
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Ever wondered where the sound of epic film music comes from? Long before Hollywood, Anton Bruckner created vast sonic landscapes from a large orchestra. Four legendary conductors reveal four visions of his monumental Eighth Symphony. Listen—and be surprised. youtu.be/WdzKnHsJCA4
Four on one – #Bruckner #Symphony No8 #Cminor WAB108 – Four #conductors of two #generations
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