Category: classical music

‘Kingdom’: A Piece Depicting Triumph, Prosperity, and Strength

Deep in the mountains emerges a vast land, a prosperous kingdom full of lush green hills, beautifully constructed houses, and waterfalls. This piece depicts its triumph, prosperity, and strength. Title: Kingdom Composer: Shirleen Xu Orchestration: Shirleen Xu Arrangement: Shirleen Xu Mixing: Igor Jankovski © 2022 Atlantic Studios Inc. All rights reserved. – * Click the…


Orchestras Give Their Conductors the Best Birthday Prank

A wonderful gift of love and profound respect for these conductors! (Video courtesy of Toronto Symphony Orchestra and conductor Ben Palmer.) …


Chopin Andante Spianato e Grande Polonaise Brillante Op. 22 With Orchestra | Anahita Pasdar

Title:  Chopin Andante Spianato e Grande Polonaise Brillante Op. 22 Composer: Frédéric Chopin Pianist: Anahita Pasdar Andante Spianato e Grande Polonaise Brillante Op. 22 by Frederic Chopin with the jungPHIL Orchestra and conductor Vito Cristofaro on March 20, 2022. © 2022 Atlantic Studios Inc. All rights reserved. – * Click the “Save” button below the…


Wind Blows in From the East, Bringing With It a Thundering Storm to Cleanse the Earth

Wind blows in from the east, bringing with it a thundering storm. Heavy rain falls on the ground, soaking the dusty, dry earth. The buildup of dirt and grime is washed away to reveal a clean path ahead.    Title: Eastern Wind Composer: Shirleen Xu Orchestration: Shirleen Xu Arrangement: Shirleen Xu Mixing: Igor Jankovski ©…


Top 5 Classical Music Movies

While there aren’t many truly great productions of this ilk, a handful or so of the feature films about composers and performers of Classical music are must-see movies whose appeal can and should extend far beyond that particular genre’s already established and dedicated fan base. The following are my top five all-time favorites in this…


The First Rays of the Morning Sun: Music for a Wonderful Day

In the early morning, gently open the window, and a ray of morning light accompanied by a soft breeze shines into the house—the breath of nature, the chirping of birds, and the fragrance of flowers greet you. A wonderful day is starting now. Grasp every moment, treasure the time, and cherish everything around you.  …


Best Wishes: Wishing for Good People to Stick to Their Faith and Kindness

In the past two years, the pandemic has raged ruthlessly, and people have lived in tension and anxiety. The composer hopes to express his best wishes to good people with music, wishing for good people to stick to their faith and kindness, support each other, go through this difficult time together, and usher in a…


Requiem of Defiance

In his later years, my father joined a Welsh miners’ choir, composed of men that shared the daily hardships and very real dangers of digging coal hundreds of feet beneath the ground. They gathered on evenings and weekends to sing together, raising their voices in union as a celebration of community and brotherhood. I remember…


‘Spring Dance’: After Experiencing the Cold Winter, People Welcome the Arrival of Spring With Joy

The composer uses Chinese and Western instruments to express the transformation from winter to spring. After experiencing the cold winter, people welcome the arrival of spring with joy. Boys and girls sing and dance, and the gongs and drums echo loudly to celebrate the arrival of the new year, hoping that it would bring happiness…


University of WA Alumni Named Among Australia’s Greatest Ever Musicians

Australian classical guitarist and former student of the University of Western Australia (UWA), Craig Ogden, has been chosen by BBC Music Magazine as one of Australia’s best 11 musicians of all time. In an article titled “Eleven of the Best Australian Musicians,” the periodical included Ogden among the likes of sopranos Dame Nellie Melba and…