Not all great musicians were promiscuous of course. In their defense it must be remembered they lived in times when the constant banging of headboards among all the classes was commonplace. When it comes to promiscuity our generation isn’t a bad one by comparison and for the large […]
With more than 30 years, Dulce Pontes (Montijo, Portugal) is, without a doubt, an essential voice for lovers of Portuguese fado and music in general. Pianist, composer and performer, her successful ‘Canção do Mar’, published worldwide in 1993 and one of the public’s favorite songs, established Dulce Pontes […]
There are times when the pianist in the corner can hardly be heard over the bar’s chatter though there are a few bar’s customers nearby who clearly appreciate his playing. Outside it is wintry and the prows of the ships are ghost-like in the evening mist. You feel […]
She weaves the threads of life: white to some, black to others. A person’s happiness depends on this thread. But not only Gods create destiny! Goddess Makosh loves brave, hardworking and persistent people. According to the Goddess of Destiny, those who create their own happiness. The Goddess Makosh […]
MICHAEL WALSH MUSIC CORRESPONDENT Most with an ear for Spanish music will be familiar with Pablo de Sarasate’s gipsy airs (Zigeunerweisen): Otherwise, his Carmen Fantasy. It is music that stops you from whatever you are doing; the catchiness and spontaneity of these melodies bring a pause to any […]
As we cope with life’s mediocrities, we often overlook much of what truly enhances our lives. The key word is ‘inspiration’. Virtually everything we see, use and enjoy is the outcome of someone’s inspiration. Wandering through art galleries and museums, bookshops, parks and gardens, why not pause to […]
MICHAEL WALSH MUSIC CORRESPONDENT Of humble background I can’t imagine what introduced me to good music. Certainly, there was little to be cheerful about in post-war Britain. In our humble home, with its primitive radio that broadcast only four programmes’ we kids were told to be very quiet […]
MICHAEL WALSH MUSIC CORRESPONDENT. I often wonder if the staff of advertising agencies are on illegal substances. ‘If it isn’t classical, it isn’t music’ is my approach to music. My favourite station is Venice Classical Radio (VCR) simply because the station provides 100 per cent classical music. There […]
MICHAEL WALSH MUSIC CORRESPONDENT: John Barry (1933-2011) John Barry Prendergast OBE was a British composer and conductor of film music. He composed the scores for eleven of the James Bond films between 1963 and 1987, as well as arranging and performing the “James Bond Theme” for the first […]
MICHAEL WALSH Music Correspondent. Franz Lehár (1870 passed on October 24, 1948) was the son of the marching band chief of the 50th infantry regiment of the Austro-Hungarian army Franz Lehár (1838-1898) and Christine Neubrand (1849-1906). His mother tongue is Hungarian. German being the language of the army, […]
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