Category: classical music

F. Chopin: Variations Sur Un Air National Allemand in E major, op. posth.

Frédéric Chopin composed the Introduction and Variations on the German Air “Der Schweizerbub” (often referred to as “Variations sur un air national allemand”) in 1826/27. It is a single movement piece, and, since it doesn’t have an Opus number, it is usually listed as B. 14 according to the Brown Catalogue of Chopin’s works. It…


[PREMIERING 5 PM ET] Divine Messengers | From Nun to Genius (Episode 3)

Saint Hildegard was not only a nun, poet, and musician, but also a divinely inspired philosopher who observed the patterns in our universe, from microcosm to macrocosm. She had remarkable visions, and was consulted by kings, emperors, noblemen, and the clergy. Hildegard wrote theological, botanical, and medicinal texts and there are more surviving chants by…


PREMIERING NOW: Divine Messengers | From Nun to Genius (Episode 3)

Saint Hildegard was not only a nun, poet, and musician, but also a divinely inspired philosopher who observed the patterns in our universe, from microcosm to macrocosm. She had remarkable visions, and was consulted by kings, emperors, noblemen, and the clergy. Hildegard wrote theological, botanical, and medicinal texts and there are more surviving chants by…


Divine Messengers | From Nun to Genius (Episode 3)

Saint Hildegard was not only a nun, poet, and musician, but also a divinely inspired philosopher who observed the patterns in our universe, from microcosm to macrocosm. She had remarkable visions, and was consulted by kings, emperors, noblemen, and the clergy. Hildegard wrote theological, botanical, and medicinal texts and there are more surviving chants by…


A Bird Takes Its First Flight, Soaring Through Clouds and Over Valleys | Musical Moments

A pair of wings spreads wide as a bird takes its first flight. It soars through valleys, over cliffs and rivers. A colorful backdrop springs to life with fluffy clouds and colorful trees below.    Title: Forest Song Composer: Shirleen Xu Orchestration: Shirleen Xu Arrangement: Shirleen Xu © 2022 Atlantic Studios Inc. All rights reserved….


A Soft Atmospheric Sound as If Drifting Through an Ethereal Dreamscape | Musical Moments

This piece uses a soft, weightless, and atmospheric sound to portray an ethereal dreamscape—a dreamscape that appears so vivid yet so intangible.   Title: Dreamscape Composer: Shirleen Xu Orchestration: Shirleen Xu Arrangement: Shirleen Xu Mixing: Igor Jankovski Mixed with 3D-MARCo  doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3474285 © 2022 Atlantic Studios Inc. All rights reserved.   – Follow EpochTV on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpochTVus…


Finding Simplicity Through a Journey of the Majestic Emerald Hills | Musical Moments

This piece depicts a traveler who discovers a hidden beautiful land during his journey. When he steps in, he is greeted by a vast expanse of mountains and rivers. There is a small number of people at the foot of different mountains, each living a pristine and simple life. In this journey, there is sadness…


Forgotten Memories: A Soft and Flowing Piece of Reminiscence | Musical Moments

Forgotten Memories is a piece of reminiscence. The continuous piano and harp in the background depict the endless flow of time.   Title: Forgotten Memories Composer: Shirleen Xu Orchestration: Shirleen Xu Arrangement: Shirleen Xu Mixing: Igor Jankovski Mixed with 3D-MARCo  doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3474285 © 2022 Atlantic Studios Inc. All rights reserved.   – Follow EpochTV on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpochTVus…


Brahms Versus Trend

The three B’s of classical music, Bach, Beethoven and Brahms lived in the baroque, classical and romantic eras of music respectively. While Ludwig von Beethoven’s music saw success during his life, he couldn’t really enjoy said success since by the end of his career, he was completely deaf. Johann Sebastian Bach’s music was neglected for…


Divine Messengers | Bach’s Inspiration (Episode 1)

Besides being the baroque era’s greatest organist and composer, and one of the most productive geniuses in the history of Western music, Bach was also a theologian whose expression of inspiration was music. Nearly three- fourths of his 1,000 compositions were written for use in worship, and Bach’s deep religious faith could be found even…