Category Archives: Classical Music

The vibration of god

A basic pulse

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Michaela

Listening to Orpheus (2) Daniel Barenboim teaching a masterclass on Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas. A spiritual teaching about the sound of life. Watch the intense connection between teacher, student and the spirit of Beethoven.

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Michaela

Marris Jansons and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performing the traditional ending of the New Year’s Concert 2012

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Mystical fervor

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Michaela

Tomás Luis de Victoria is a Spanish composer who lived at the same time as St Teresa of Avila and St John of the Cross. As he was from Avila himself and later settled in Madrid as an organist and … Continue reading →

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Soar joyfully upward

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Michaela

J-S. Bach Cantata BW 36 ” Schwingt freudig”

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Entre le boeuf et l’âne gris…

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Michaela

I came across this French Christmas carol and it made me ponder the symbolism of ox and ass in a nativity scene. It is said that the ox knows it’s owner and the ass knows it’s master. Words coming to … Continue reading →