Musicon / Theodorakis / Theodorakis, Zorbas Ballet – Montreal Ph.O, I. Forti, Ch. Dutoit
Mikis Theodorakis’ soundtrack for the film Zorba the Greek is famous and, beyond this, it has given an impression to many people that this music expresses Greece more than any other. It was a pleasant surprise for me to listen to a new version (if it can be called a “version” ::More
Musicon / Beethoven / Musical education / Serenades
A form which is variously employed, for solo instruments, small combinations, and full orchestra (though seldom with the complete modern apparatus), is the Serenade. Historically, it is a contemporary of the old suites and the first symphonies, and like them it consists of a group of short ::More
Musicon / Classical Music / The movements of a symphony
Symphonies’ First movements are quick and energetic, and frequently full of dramatic fire. In them the psychological story is begun which is to be developed in the remaining chapters of the work–its sorrows, hopes, prayers, or communings in the slow movement; its madness or merriment ::More
