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Away in a mager

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Michaela

I absolutely adore Giotto. Giotto di Bondone (1266 – 1337), better known simply as Giotto, was an Italian painter and architect from Florence in the late Middle Ages. He is generally considered the first in a line of great artists who contributed to the Italian Renaissance. This … Continue reading →

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Wo, wo, wo ?

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Michaela

My favorite nativity paintings are those of Giotto Bondone ( ca 1300) (wo,wo,wo means where, where, where – from the text of the attached christmas cantata) Michael Praetorius, In natali Domini In natali Domini clamant mortales ex singuli: Wo ist … Continue reading →

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Let the spirit fill the air

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Michaela

I love nativities for their beauty and symbolism. This one is from an unknown Austrian artist ca 1400. Note the two young midwives and ox and ass, warming the manger with their breath…. Tempera on walnut, 41 x 29,5 cm … Continue reading →

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King of kings

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Michaela

G.F. Händel, Hallelujah

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Our soul is like a bird

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Michaela

It started snowing on the blog ( and in my real life too…). So I thought it is about time to get friendly with the spirit and the magic of this season, that coincides with a feast called Christmas… Enjoy … Continue reading →

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A political symphony

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Michaela

I love this. Nikolas Harnoncourt’s masterclass on Beethoven’s 5th symphony. Actually I have heard him teaching during regular concerts too. Always one to connect with the audience. Here ist part 2

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The last symphony

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Michaela

An all time favorite… W. A. Mozart – Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter” in C major, K. 551 (1788): The Chamber Orchestra of Europe Conductor – Nicolaus Harnoncourt Grosser Musikvereinsaal Wien

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..and all the people rejoiced

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Michaela

I LOVE flash mobs …Zadok the priest by GF Haendl at some Tesco at some place in this universe. Zadok the priest And Nathan the prophet Anointed Soloman, king And all the people Rejoiced. And all the people (Alleluia) Rejoiced. … Continue reading →

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A traveller of the air

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Michaela

I love the story of Cyrano de Bergerac. A wonderful, inspiring drama of love, war, deceit and sacrifice – and the power of poetry. This is the scene of Cyrano’s death and it is a beautiful teaching…Enjoy

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