Thursday, May 21, 2026

Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica" | Blair Chamber Symphony

 




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Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica"

1:08 - I. Allegro con brio
18:30 - II. Marcia funebre. Adagio assai
35:08 - III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
41:06 - IV. Finale. Allegro molto

Aaron Kim, conductor
Blair Chamber Symphony

Turner Hall, Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music
Performed on April 19, 2026

Copyright Vanderbilt University

I have chosen Eroica as the title of my novel which tells the story about a couple who were able to escape during which Berlin wall was still standing. Get the novel and enjoy reading it...

Saturday, May 9, 2026

TOP 10: ITALIAN SONGS That Will Make You FALL IN LOVE with ITALY - Wendy Kokkelkoren

 




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00:00 - 04:13 Con Te Partiro

04:14 - 08:55 O Mio Babbino Caro

08:56 - 12:14 Nessun Dorma

12:15 - 15:44 E Lucevan Le Stelle

15:45 - 19:52 Once Upon a Time In The West

19:53 - 23:48 Spente Le Stelle

23:49 - 28:29 The Prayer

28:30 - 32:23 Nella Fantasia

32:24 - 37:01 Perfect Symphony

37:02 - 40:56 Terra Promessa


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The Story behind Frédéric Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 e-minor

 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bFo65szAP0&t=862s

Frédéric Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 e-minor (Olga Scheps live)

Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (composed in 1830), is a 20-year-old virtuoso’s deeply romantic "farewell" to Poland, inspired by his love for soprano Konstancja Gładkowska. Written just before leaving Warsaw permanently, it blends youthful passion, Polish folk rhythms (Krakowiak), and nostalgic dreams of a "moonlit spring night"

A "Farewell" Work: Although technically composed second, it was published first, hence "No. 1." Chopin premiered it himself on October 11, 1830, in Warsaw as a grand finale before leaving to pursue a career in Europe, never to return home.

A Romantic Idol: Chopin wrote to his friend Tytus Woyciechowski that the Larghetto (second movement) was dedicated to his admiration for soprano Konstancja Gładkowska. He described it as a "musical depiction" of a "beloved landscape" in a "fine, moonlit spring night".

Polish Spirit & Influence: The Rondo finale is filled with the lively rhythm of the Krakowiak, a Polish dance, reflecting his pride in his culture. The structure was heavily influenced by contemporaries Johann Nepomuk Hum, and it was dedicated to Friedrich Kalkbrenner, a pianist Chopin admired.

A Passionate Display: The concerto is a showcase of "Chopinesque" style—dazzling, fast-running piano passages, tender melodies, and emotional depth, reflecting a "tender, fiery, and achingly nostalgic" mood.


 

Monday, April 27, 2026

The Saddest 3 Minutes in Music History

 



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The tragic true story behind Schubert’s masterpiece, "Serenade" (Ständchen)—and why it's the saddest 3 minutes in music history. And finally, I perform the Serenade in full.