Category Archives: Music & Movies

Sound and Light

Burning Love

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Michaela

Another lovely piece from the New Years Concert..a polka  “Brennende Liebe”

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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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Joy to the world

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Michaela

 Joy to the World

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Nativity Scenes

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Michaela

The First Nowell

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Silent Night, Holy Night

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Michaela

The original version of the most famous Christmas Carol of all was written in for 2 voices and guitar and was first performed at Christmas mass in 1818. ” Stille Nacht” (Silent Night) Original version

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In natali domini

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Michaela

Looking at early nativity scenes and their symbolism. This one is from the Bergognone, a contemporary of Leonardo da Vinci. I am intrigued by the half rotten apple and the ” vitarca mudra” the Madonna is forming with her hands. … Continue reading →

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Carol of the bells

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Michaela

..more magic

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Christmas Magic

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Michaela

What would  Christmas be without the Nutcracker Suite ? This version is from the 1940 Walt Disney film ” Fantasia”

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Joy to the world

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Michaela

Joy to the World

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O come, all ye faithful

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Michaela

Are you enjoying the Living Room  Christmas sing-along ? This is what it is about – feel the joy and sing your heart out. Adeste Fideles

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