Category Archives: Classical Music

The vibration of god

Spring Sonata

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Michaela

Ludwig van Beethoven (1776 – 1827) Sonata for piano and violin G major Op. 24 “Frühling / Primavera” Ann Sophie Mutter : (Part 2)

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Beauty can be only found at the edge of failing

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Michaela

I love this. Nikolaus Harnoncourt rehearsing Beethoven’s 5th Symphony

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If the tears on my cheeks …

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Michaela

St Matthew Passion – H Rilling: Können Tränen meiner Wangen nichts erlangen Aria Alto Violino I/II, Continuo Können Tränen meiner Wangen If the tears on my cheeks can Nichts erlangen, Achieve nothing, O, so nehmt mein Herz hinein! O then … Continue reading →

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I shall give my heart to you

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Michaela

Johann Sebastian Bach St Matthew Passion BWV 244 Ich will dir mein Herze schenken, I shall give my heart to you, Senke dich, mein Heil, hinein! Come down, my salvation, and bury yourself within it! Ich will mich in dir … Continue reading →

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The melody of fate

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Michaela

“Fado” is the Portugese word for “fate”. It is a form of music characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor. Portugal’s political crisis and potentially being the next domino to fall in … Continue reading →

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Make yourself pure, my heart

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Michaela

Johann Sebastian Bach St Matthew Passion BWV 244 Mache dich, mein Herze, rein, Make yourself pure, my heart Ich will Jesum selbst begraben, I want to bury Jesus himself within me, Denn er soll nunmehr in mir For he now … Continue reading →

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Patience

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Michaela

Matthäus Passion BWV 244 (Helmuth Rilling) Geduld! Patience! Wenn mich falsche Zungen stechen. Even if false tongues stab me. Leid ich wider meine Schuld If I should suffer contrary to my guilt Schimpf und Spott, Abuse and mockery Ei, so … Continue reading →

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The illusion of crescendo

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Michaela

Daniel Barenboim on the difference between sound and music.  A spiritual teaching

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Isn’t it rich ?

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Michaela

Patricia Petibon sings Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns”

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Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Michaela

JS Bach: Cantata BWV 147.1 Concentus Musicus Vienna. Arnold Schoenberg Choir. Nikolaus Harnoncourt, conductor. I. Coro. Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben Muss von Christo Zeugnis geben Ohne Furcht und Heuchelei, Dass er Gott und Heiland sei. English: Heart … Continue reading →

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