Category Archives: Classical Music

The vibration of god

Moved by Emotions

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Michaela

Christ on the Mount of Olives Introduction Ludwig van Beethoven Christ on the Mount of Olives), Op. 85, is an oratorio by Ludwig van Beethoven portraying the emotional turmoil of Jesus in the garden ofGethsemane prior to his crucifixion. Welcome Death (Willkommen Tod) … Continue reading →

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I am Life

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Michaela

The title of the movie “I am love “- Io son l’amore is a line taken from the aria ” La mamma morta” – listen to the music, read the libretto and be…..surprised. La mamma morta (Andrea Chénier) by Umberto … Continue reading →

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God what darkness

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Michaela

Beethoven’s hero Florestan in the opera Fidelio laments the loss of his liberty for speaking the truth to power (1805)

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Anguish

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Michaela

For our brothers & sisters in the Middle East R. Wagner: Wesendonck Lieder Cheryl Studer; G. Sinopoli Schmerzen Anguish Sonne, weinest jeden Abend Dir die schönen Augen rot, Wenn im Meeresspiegel badend Dich erreicht der frühe Tod; Doch erstehst in … Continue reading →

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Transformation Music

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Michaela

To underscore the current Parsifal Theme. The Transformation Music from Act 1 Parsifal_ Verwandlungsmusik James Levine, Bayreuther Fesspiele

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In awe

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Michaela

Many, many years ago I heard this piece that started my awe for the music of Richard Wagner, but I could not comprehend it at the time. Now I know that this is the vibration of transcendence. Jessye Norman R. … Continue reading →

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The Master of Transcendence

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Michaela

Richard Wagner: Parsifal

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The longing of a soul

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Michaela

Listen to one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written. Gustav Mahler, Adagietto from the 5th symphony Daniel Barenboim conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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Laudate dominum

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Michaela

The laudate dominum is the opening verse of psalm 11. Laudate Dominum omnes gentes Laudate eum, omnes populi Quoniam confirmata est Super nos misericordia eius, Et veritas Domini manet in aeternum. Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat … Continue reading →

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Levitation in a swirl…

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Michaela

Bells and whistles for the New Year – and a waltz.  This lovely performance is from today’s Vienna Philharmonic New Years Concert. It a waltz by Johann Strauss so aptly called “My résumé is love and passion “. Enjoy

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