Related to the post earlier on Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles" which features a classical-tied piano hook, the U.S. jewelry retailer Zales uses the opening piano melody in her advertisement - Diamond Store (Ad 3) - Christmas 2007.
Related to the post earlier on Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles" which features a classical-tied piano hook, the U.S. jewelry retailer Zales uses the opening piano melody in her advertisement - Diamond Store (Ad 3) - Christmas 2007.
"A Thousand Miles" is a piano-driven pop song supported by a string orchestral arrangement, written and recorded by American pop singer Vanessa Carlton.
It's Music Video currently has 245M views on YouTube.
"It's the song's classical-tied piano hook that endures with urgency throughout the song that lends it spectacular charm, along with the artist's vulnerable vocal style... A truly auspicious opening."
The opening piano melody to the song was used in U.S. jewelry... See More
"A Thousand Miles" is a piano-driven pop song supported by a string orchestral arrangement, written and recorded by American pop singer Vanessa Carlton.
It's Music Video currently has 245M views on YouTube.
"It's the song's classical-tied piano hook that endures with urgency throughout the song that lends it spectacular charm, along with the artist's vulnerable vocal style... A truly auspicious opening."
The opening piano melody to the song was used in U.S. jewelry retailer Zales' holiday ad campaign in late 2006 and 2007.
Beethoven thought he was younger than he was!
For many years, Beethoven believed he was born in 1772, not 1770.
Why?
His father Johann van Beethoven, who was responsible for his piano learning as a child, told others his son was actually two years younger in order to make him seem like more of a child prodigy than he was. Some say it was to draw comparisons to Mozart, who himself was somewhat of a child prodigy.
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Beethoven thought he was younger than he was!
For many years, Beethoven believed he was born in 1772, not 1770.
Why?
His father Johann van Beethoven, who was responsible for his piano learning as a child, told others his son was actually two years younger in order to make him seem like more of a child prodigy than he was. Some say it was to draw comparisons to Mozart, who himself was somewhat of a child prodigy.
#beethoven #DoYouKnow #birthday #anniversary #prodigy #mozart
2019/08/24《办豆》 天籁国乐校友团
25周年，回家用豆芽菜办一席飨宴
地点/台中中山堂
#LionKing #disney #cover #ChineseOrchestra #orchestra... See More
2019/08/24《办豆》 天籁国乐校友团
25周年，回家用豆芽菜办一席飨宴
地点/台中中山堂
#LionKing #disney #cover #ChineseOrchestra #orchestra #performing
Complete piano battle scene from the movie Secret between Jay Chou and the "Prince of Piano".
English subtitled. Songs include the Black Key Etude and Waltz in c-sharp minor by Chopin. 不能说的秘密
#JayChou #TheSecret #PianoBattle... See More
Complete piano battle scene from the movie Secret between Jay Chou and the "Prince of Piano".
English subtitled. Songs include the Black Key Etude and Waltz in c-sharp minor by Chopin. 不能说的秘密
#JayChou #TheSecret #PianoBattle #chopin #waltz #etude #movie
This fascinating account of Siberia’s horrific legacy is told with great verve.
There is much to enjoy in this original slice of travel writing. Yet there is one gaping flaw at its core: the central conceit involving the “lost pianos” of the title.
For this book revolves around a quixotic quest to find an instrument for a talented musician she meets in Mongolia, whose family fled Siberia in the 1930s. This leads to many musical meetings and musings. Some fuel her narrative,... See More
This fascinating account of Siberia’s horrific legacy is told with great verve.
There is much to enjoy in this original slice of travel writing. Yet there is one gaping flaw at its core: the central conceit involving the “lost pianos” of the title.
For this book revolves around a quixotic quest to find an instrument for a talented musician she meets in Mongolia, whose family fled Siberia in the 1930s. This leads to many musical meetings and musings. Some fuel her narrative, such as the tale of Vera Lotar-Shevchenko, a pianist of “rare brilliance” thrown into a gulag, where fellow prisoners carved a keyboard into her wooden bunk so she could practise at night.
Congratulations to alumni Sulwyn Lok and Churen Li on receiving the Paul Abisheganaden Grant 2019!
#ystmusic #ystconservatory #nus #congratulations #alumni... See More
Congratulations to alumni Sulwyn Lok and Churen Li on receiving the Paul Abisheganaden Grant 2019!
#ystmusic #ystconservatory #nus #congratulations #alumni #SulwynLok #ChurenLi #PaulAbisheganadenGrant #grant
Comments from YouTube users:
- I'm Turkish and I thought the rondo couldn't get any more Turkish yet I was terribly wrong :D this is incredible
- These boys are musical geniuses, good actors as well as so good humorists; They make a game of their effort and years of hard disciplined work so people can get some fun by listening to classical music. I totally admire them.
- Everytime I'm doing music homework and I need to listen to a piece on Youtube..I always end up... See More
Comments from YouTube users:
- I'm Turkish and I thought the rondo couldn't get any more Turkish yet I was terribly wrong :D this is incredible
- These boys are musical geniuses, good actors as well as so good humorists; They make a game of their effort and years of hard disciplined work so people can get some fun by listening to classical music. I totally admire them.
- Everytime I'm doing music homework and I need to listen to a piece on Youtube..I always end up watching these two and procrastinating xD
#IgudesmanJoo #TurkishMarch #mozart #cover #humour #comedy #entertainment #RondoAllaTurca
A Silent Piano is essentially still an acoustic piano, enpowered with the choice of muting the sounds that are produced when the hammer strikes the strings. Consequently, its main selling point would be that it offers the player a chance to have private silent practice, even in the wee hours like 2am.
A Silent Piano is essentially still an acoustic piano, enpowered with the choice of muting the sounds that are produced when the hammer strikes the strings. Consequently, its main selling point would be that it offers the player a chance to have private silent practice, even in the wee hours like 2am.
The suite consists of
"Mia and Sebastian's Theme"
"City of Stars"
"Another Day of Sun"
Jacob Koller filmed this at his rehearsal for a concert at Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Played on a Steinway Concert Grand Piano.
#lalaland #cover #performing... See More
The suite consists of
"Mia and Sebastian's Theme"
"City of Stars"
"Another Day of Sun"
Jacob Koller filmed this at his rehearsal for a concert at Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Played on a Steinway Concert Grand Piano.
On Tuesday evening, wearing a crisp white suit against an inky black stage, Dave gave what has been hailed by the music industry as one of the greatest Brits performances and “the best political speech ... in a decade”.
In the week in which the government unveiled a controversial new immigration system and No 10 refused to deny whether the PM agreed with an adviser who suggested black people were mentally inferior, Dave’s decision to use his platform to give voice to the black British... See More
On Tuesday evening, wearing a crisp white suit against an inky black stage, Dave gave what has been hailed by the music industry as one of the greatest Brits performances and “the best political speech ... in a decade”.
In the week in which the government unveiled a controversial new immigration system and No 10 refused to deny whether the PM agreed with an adviser who suggested black people were mentally inferior, Dave’s decision to use his platform to give voice to the black British experience was particularly resonant.
The dazzling UK-based Malaysian pianist Mei Yi Foo was recently in residence at the Conservatory, showcasing compositions by leading composers from Malaysia and Singapore, including works by YST faculty Chen Zhangyi, Adeline Wong, Chow JunYan, as well as Chung Shih Hoh, Joyce Koh, Americ Goh, Chie Tsang Lee, and Samuel Cho.
The performance was accompanied by a forum, where Foo and the composers illuminated on their work and artistic approach. Foo also shared her wisdom with our... See More
The dazzling UK-based Malaysian pianist Mei Yi Foo was recently in residence at the Conservatory, showcasing compositions by leading composers from Malaysia and Singapore, including works by YST faculty Chen Zhangyi, Adeline Wong, Chow JunYan, as well as Chung Shih Hoh, Joyce Koh, Americ Goh, Chie Tsang Lee, and Samuel Cho.
The performance was accompanied by a forum, where Foo and the composers illuminated on their work and artistic approach. Foo also shared her wisdom with our students in a chamber masterclass that proved to be both educational and enlightening.
#MeiYiFoo #yst #ystmusic #conservatory #ystconservatory #composer #masterclass #education
A little history about the Essex pianos.
Designed by Steinway & Sons, made in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China by Guangzhou Pearl River Piano Group Ltd.
Essex pianos are designed and engineered in New York by Steinway & Sons and made in China at the Pearl River factory. Steinway introduced its Essex line of pianos in early 2001 with a limited offering of models made by Young Chang, and the brand kept an unusually low profile in the piano market for a number of years... See More
A little history about the Essex pianos.
Designed by Steinway & Sons, made in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China by Guangzhou Pearl River Piano Group Ltd.
Essex pianos are designed and engineered in New York by Steinway & Sons and made in China at the Pearl River factory. Steinway introduced its Essex line of pianos in early 2001 with a limited offering of models made by Young Chang, and the brand kept an unusually low profile in the piano market for a number of years. In 2006, a major relaunch of Essex included a new and very complete line comprising 35 grand and 31 vertical models and finishes.
#DoYouKnow #essex #steinway #PearlRiver #grand #acoustic #buy #parent #teacher #YoungChang
We thought we’d pick out 10 pianists who have not only helped place female players into the spotlight, but who also have a knack for flawless balance when it comes to playing the piano!
1. Martha Argerich
2. Helene Grimaud
3. Annie Fischer
4. Myra Hess
5. Alicia de Larrocha
6. Maria João Pires
7. Clara Schumann
8. Beatrice Rana
9. Mitsuko Uchida
10. Yuja Wang
We thought we’d pick out 10 pianists who have not only helped place female players into the spotlight, but who also have a knack for flawless balance when it comes to playing the piano!
1. Martha Argerich
2. Helene Grimaud
3. Annie Fischer
4. Myra Hess
5. Alicia de Larrocha
6. Maria João Pires
7. Clara Schumann
8. Beatrice Rana
9. Mitsuko Uchida
10. Yuja Wang
#female #MarthaArgerich #HeleneGrimaud #AnnieFischer #MyraHess #AliciaDeLarrocha #MariaJoaoPires #ClaraSchumann #BeatriceRana #MitsukoUchida #YujaWang #popular
Applications for YST’s Master of Music programme (2020 admission) are OPEN till 15 April 2020!
The two-year programme is designed for those who have just completed a qualifying BMus or appropriate university-level studies (in Singapore or overseas) and wish to advance their professional studies in music at YST.
Here, you pursue higher-level music study in your Major area, develop instrument-specific and group pedagogy skills relevant for music education in Singapore and abroad... See More
Applications for YST’s Master of Music programme (2020 admission) are OPEN till 15 April 2020!
The two-year programme is designed for those who have just completed a qualifying BMus or appropriate university-level studies (in Singapore or overseas) and wish to advance their professional studies in music at YST.
Here, you pursue higher-level music study in your Major area, develop instrument-specific and group pedagogy skills relevant for music education in Singapore and abroad, and undertake professional learning for success in the music industry.
The MMus is offered with major specialisations in Brass, Composition, Conducting, Piano, Strings and Woodwinds.
#yst #registration #master #application #pedagogy #teacher #parent #university #degree #education #ystmusic #conservatory #ystconservatory
Congratulations to alumni Sulwyn Lok and Churen Li on receiving the Paul Abisheganaden Grant 2019!
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#ystmusic #ystconservatory #nus #congratulations... See More
Congratulations to alumni Sulwyn Lok and Churen Li on receiving the Paul Abisheganaden Grant 2019!
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#ystmusic #ystconservatory #nus #congratulations #alumni #SulwynLok #ChurenLi #PaulAbisheganadenGrant #grant
An old upright piano was pushed up against a brick wall with the sign “Free Piano.”
The piano, once the pride of many American living rooms, seems out of tune with a growing number of households. People who own old uprights, especially the oak and walnut ones, often have the same problem as those with homes full of traditional brown furniture: When you need to get it out of your house, you can’t sell it or even give it away.
"I know it’s super-duper expensive to move a piano.... See More
An old upright piano was pushed up against a brick wall with the sign “Free Piano.”
The piano, once the pride of many American living rooms, seems out of tune with a growing number of households. People who own old uprights, especially the oak and walnut ones, often have the same problem as those with homes full of traditional brown furniture: When you need to get it out of your house, you can’t sell it or even give it away.
"I know it’s super-duper expensive to move a piano. What immediately went through my mind were visual images of how this piano might have been used. Maybe a family once sat around it or a kid took lessons on it? Why was it discarded? Pianos bring people together, they are part of celebrations. It kind of made me sad to see it out there in the alley"
Americans are still making music, just not as much on traditional pianos.
"As the technology for electronic instruments and keyboards has improved people have switched, because you don't have to tune an electronic keyboard. You can carry it with you, it's lightweight. It can make any sound you want."
The economic difficulties of piano dealers reflect the larger issues that faced America’s piano manufacturers. Like the U.S. auto industry, it was hit hard by imports from Asia, as... See More
Americans are still making music, just not as much on traditional pianos.
"As the technology for electronic instruments and keyboards has improved people have switched, because you don't have to tune an electronic keyboard. You can carry it with you, it's lightweight. It can make any sound you want."
The economic difficulties of piano dealers reflect the larger issues that faced America’s piano manufacturers. Like the U.S. auto industry, it was hit hard by imports from Asia, as well as by the growing popularity of electronic keyboards.
There were 160 piano makers in the U.S. a century ago. There are only four major producers today. Manufacturing has shifted largely to China, Korea and Japan.
#acoustic #digital #buy #parent #teacher #sell #manufacturer
The piano has been the staple of family homes for generations, but cultural shifts and the recession have seen sales plunge in the United States.
The owners of many piano stores are under pressure as the traditional acoustic piano falls out of favour. Children have been distracted by smart phones and iPads and sport.
Why learn the piano when you can make a phone sound like an instrument at the touch of a finger?
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The piano has been the staple of family homes for generations, but cultural shifts and the recession have seen sales plunge in the United States.
The owners of many piano stores are under pressure as the traditional acoustic piano falls out of favour. Children have been distracted by smart phones and iPads and sport.
Why learn the piano when you can make a phone sound like an instrument at the touch of a finger?
#acoustic #digital #SmartPhone #technology #iphone #ipad #buy #parent #teacher #sell
Renowned pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim's masterclasses on Beethoven's piano sonatas were recorded at Symphony Hall, Chicago. January 2005
The featured works are: the Appassionata Sonata, Op. 57; the first movement of Sonata Op. 31 No. 1 and the third movement of Sonata Op. 109.
Barenboim takes each player through their chosen sonata movement, illustrating the importance of structure and the relationships between tempo, harmony and dynamics.
Daniel Barenboim... See More
Renowned pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim's masterclasses on Beethoven's piano sonatas were recorded at Symphony Hall, Chicago. January 2005
The featured works are: the Appassionata Sonata, Op. 57; the first movement of Sonata Op. 31 No. 1 and the third movement of Sonata Op. 109.
Barenboim takes each player through their chosen sonata movement, illustrating the importance of structure and the relationships between tempo, harmony and dynamics.
Daniel Barenboim gives a masterclass on the Beethoven piano sonatas, coaching some of the world's rising piano stars who already have international careers (like Lang Lang, here at his best, David Kadouch and Jonathan Biss).
#DanielBarenboim #LangLang #DavidKadouch #JonathanBiss #beethoven #sonata #masterclass #conductor #performing #teacher #learning
The evolution of cartoon music from 1928 to the present day.
Many of the cartoons and animes started as comic and mangás. But I put the opening dates for the animation versions.
#Vinheteiro #cartoon #evolution #theme... See More
The evolution of cartoon music from 1928 to the present day.
Many of the cartoons and animes started as comic and mangás. But I put the opening dates for the animation versions.
#Vinheteiro #cartoon #evolution #theme #cover #comic #manga #anime
Trevor Woodison is touring South West pubs trying to find which of them still has a playable piano.
He then offers to tune the instrument and for a small fee provide an evening's entertainment.
So far he has catalogued more than 80 neglected pianos in his mission to bring back the traditional knees up.
#tuning #TrevorWoodison... See More
Trevor Woodison is touring South West pubs trying to find which of them still has a playable piano.
He then offers to tune the instrument and for a small fee provide an evening's entertainment.
So far he has catalogued more than 80 neglected pianos in his mission to bring back the traditional knees up.
#tuning #TrevorWoodison #abandoned #neglected #pub #community
There has been no composer with a more tumultuous life than Robert Schumann (1810-1856). The epithet Romantic wholly applies to the German, whose love life, trials and tribulations were often stranger than fiction.
That was the basis for celebrated South Korean pianist Kun-woo Paik's all-Schumann recital, fortuitously held on what today's romantics know as Valentine's Day.
Even the fear of the coronavirus did not deter a sizeable audience (including many Koreans) from enjoying... See More
There has been no composer with a more tumultuous life than Robert Schumann (1810-1856). The epithet Romantic wholly applies to the German, whose love life, trials and tribulations were often stranger than fiction.
That was the basis for celebrated South Korean pianist Kun-woo Paik's all-Schumann recital, fortuitously held on what today's romantics know as Valentine's Day.
Even the fear of the coronavirus did not deter a sizeable audience (including many Koreans) from enjoying Paik's marvellous two-hour show, which was substantially expanded from its original programme.
#RobertSchumann #Schumann #recital #KunWooPaik #performing #recital #concert #review #ChangTouLiang #coronavirus #covid19
**Canceled**
Pianovers Meetup #149 (Valentine's Day Themed) - Recital Registration
[Event details]
9 Feb 2020
5pm to 9pm
Suntec City, Tower 5, Office Lobby
[Themed Meetup]
1. You're encouraged to play Romantic and Love pieces.
2. Dedicate your piece to your loved ones.
https://www.thepiano.sg/piano/event/2020/02/09/pianovers... See More
**Canceled**
Pianovers Meetup #149 (Valentine's Day Themed) - Recital Registration
[Event details]
9 Feb 2020
5pm to 9pm
Suntec City, Tower 5, Office Lobby
[Themed Meetup]
1. You're encouraged to play Romantic and Love pieces.
2. Dedicate your piece to your loved ones.
https://www.thepiano.sg/piano/event/2020/02/09/pianovers-meetup-149-vale...
[Programmes]
1700 - 1830, mingling with Pianovers
1830 - 2015, registered players play for us
2015 - 2020, group picture
2020 - 2100, open playing, and socialising
[Registration for Piano-only Performance]
If you'd like to play for us a piece, register your interest by posting a comment to this, with the following:
1. The title of the piece you want to play
2. The composer of the piece
3. The estimated playing time (e.g. 2m 20s)
[Registration for Ensemble Performance]
If you'd like to play for us a piece, register your interest by posting a comment to this, with the following:
1. The title of the piece you want to play
2. The composer of the piece
3. The estimated playing time (e.g. 2m 20s)
4. All players and their respective instruments
5. Please read our FAQs to learn more about this new format.
[Additional Notes]
1. Registered players will play first, followed by non-registered players.
2. Each registered player has a maximum playing time of ~5min, not limited by the number of pieces.
3. For each Pianover Meetup, the list of registered players will be posted on our website. Thus, you can build a performing profile over time.
Discussion Groups are where people interact and discuss about various topics. Following these rules and guidelines help to build a better place for more productive conversations.
Climb Every Mountain. Composer: Richard Rodgers. 3 mins
Prelude in B minor by Fryderyk Chopin ( about 2 mins)
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Due to the sudden change to alert Dorscon Orange, and after careful consideration of the current situation, community feedback and considering the safety and health of our... See More
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Due to the sudden change to alert Dorscon Orange, and after careful consideration of the current situation, community feedback and considering the safety and health of our Pianovers, we have decided to *cancel* Pianovers Meetups until further notice.
We seek your understanding and we would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused by this decision and we look forward to organising the next Meetup when the situation improves.
Thanks to all Pianovers who have been supporting Pianovers Meetups and our activities.
Please help to share this news with fellow Pianovers.
We thank you for your support and wish everyone good health! In the meantime, please remain vigilant, stay healthy and safe.
Together we can!
For those who might be interested. Since the Meetup has been postponed, I have uploaded my "virtual" performance for my pieces on Youtube at:
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For those who might be interested. Since the Meetup has been postponed, I have uploaded my "virtual" performance for my pieces on Youtube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_cRyFrz3zk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mJa-3CvMB8
Do share here if you have uploaded something.