THE PLUCK OF THE IRISH
Despite being one of the world’s smallest nations the Irish presence in the world of rich and influential people punches well above its weight.
The Extraordinary Power of Women
England’s monarchy stretches back over a millennium yet the two truly great monarchs that immediately spring to mind are Queen Elizabeth 1 (1533 – 1603) and Queen Victoria (1819 – 1901).
I HATE THIS AGE ~ VIDEO
Alain Delon, born 1935 (died 2024) was one of the great cinema stars of the 20th century. Irresistibly good looking the French thespian wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth. The movie star was just 4-years old when his Parisian parents divorced after which there was […]
Albert Einstein – The Big Lie about his Genius
Albert Einstein’s first wife was a high-born Mileva (Mitza) Marić. Mileva was also a brilliant physicist. Like Nikola Tesla, Mileva Marić was an Orthodox Christian Serbian ………………….. Serbia seems to have a habit of producing real geniuses. On 19 December 1875, Mileva Marić was born into a wealthy […]
European History and Culture Nourish Future Generations
A psychologist from Moscow State Academic University told how art and architecture influence a person. Art and architecture are universal transmitters of the achievements of human civilization. Thanks to them, new generations become acquainted with the archetypes of bygone times and are imbued with the so-called spirit of […]
The Story behind the world’s most loved Christmas Carol
In 1816 Joseph Mohr created the text Silent Night! in the form of a poem in Mariapfarr in the Lungau region where he was living at the time. 1818 In the schoolhouse of Arnsdorf, on Christmas Eve, Franz Xaver Gruber composes a melody to fit the text. 1818 Silent Night! Holy […]
Charles Aznavour: The Legend who immortalized a woman without a name
International crooner Charles Aznavour (1924-2018) immortalized the hit ballad ‘She.’ Unusual for a balladeer, he once accepted an invitation to become Armenia’s ambassador to Switzerland. It was an unusual appointment for an entertainer by any account but more so when we remember he was 84 years old when […]
Britain’s Oldest Philharmonic Orchestra Save One
Two great football teams, two awesome cathedrals and don’t forget two world-class orchestras. Born 183 years ago the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is the daddy of all orchestras save one. In fact, the orchestra is one of only two that carries the prefix ‘royal’. In fact, 1840 was […]
The True Aristocracy of Great Music is the Working Class of Europe
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 […]
I DON’T LIKE THE SOUND OF THAT
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 […]
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