Newsletter Vol: 224 | 15 May 2019 “See” the colours superimposed on Bach’s music, enjoy Verdi’s La Forza del Destino, and how does inspiration strike?   Three Dynasties Make One Orchestra Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Musicians and Artists Gershwin and Dove Is There a Language in Music? Are They Simply Abstract Sounds?   Event Bergen International Festival Established in 1953, the event was inspired by Edvard Grieg’s “Music Festival in Bergen” back in 1898. Today, it is the largest of its kind in the Nordic countries presenting programmes in diverse art forms: Orchestral and chamber music, opera, recitals, theatre, dance, children’s programme, exhibition and outdoor events/street performances... more... Date: May 22 to June 5, 2019 Country: Norway website What's New How Inspiration Strikes Use the Difficulty Composers tend to be a peculiar lot, particularly as it pertains to the best and most conducive circumstances in which they compose their best music. Beethoven, for example, went for vigorous walks through the forests and hills surrounding Vienna after lunch, recording any musical ideas that would thus come to his mind... The title of this post is a quote from the British actor Michael Caine‘s memoirs which he read on BBC Radio 4′s Book of the Week. The phrase was first mentioned when he was describing setbacks in his early career and how he would always try to find a positive in a difficult or negative situation... more... more... How Musical Imagery, the Art of Interpretation, and Google DeepDream Interact Force of Star Power: Forza del Destino at the Royal Opera House When musicians first encounter a piece of music, they begin by learning the notes and rhythm, perfecting the dynamics, and studying the instructions from the composer. These might be sparse and involve merely tempo indications and subtle markings. What then? Giuseppe Verdi’s La Forza del Destino at the Royal Opera House was all about star appeal. With the irresistible double bill of Anna Netrebko and Jonas Kaufmann, the early performances were all hopelessly sold out. The reviews of the star-studded feature were roundly ecstatic... more... more... Enjoy My music Video Forgotten records Lipiński: Trio for 2 Violins and Cello in G Minor Fauré: Messa da Requiem (Ying Fang) Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 4 in C minor listen watch listen Copyright Interlude.hk 2019 All rights reserved. Important: If you are not receiving Interlude's newsletter regularly, please check your spam folder. Also add the address info@interlude.hk to your addressbook.