After jazz, country and Latin music, classical music gets a turn in White Hosue spotlight

White House ready to showcase classical music WASHINGTON ? After showcasing jazz, country and Latin music, the White House is going classical next week. The Nov. 4 lineup for an evening concert in the East Room includes Grammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell, Grammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin, cellist Alisa Weilerstein and pianist Awadagin Pratt. Earlier in the day, the White [...]

Little Music Lovers CD Review and Giveaway

Wed, Oct 28 2009|1 Comments By: AndreaM Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic.Powered by WP Greet BoxWe are huge music lovers in our house but having small children, I am always on the lookout for great musical CDs that will enhance their learning. I was recently introduced to Little Music Lovers:Little Music Lovers, a four CD series for children was released by Universal Music Classical in time for the holiday season. The music

Lullabelly Prenatal Music Belt

Apparently, some experts claim that having your kid in the womb listen to music (especially classical music) is great for their mental development, giving them a head start before they pop out of the womb. Doesn’t explain how we get child prodigies like Mozart in the past when there was no such thing though, leading me to believe that this is more or less hogwash and is some sort of marketing tool instead. Still, if you’re adamant on making sure your yet-unborn kid will be the next world genius,

Classical Music Uses

I’ve heard that fancier restaurants use classical music because … well … it’s supposed to make people feel classy. Same with certain stores. If wine is served while classical music is playing people will think it’s a better wine. And classy means rich, right? Because everyone knows that rich people are classy. And listen to classical music. Exclusively. As classical music plays in the background, a man and woman dressed for a black tie cocktail party haughtily describe their life since Micha

Classical Music Online

When our classical music radio station in Detroit closed down, I was totally devastated. Here I was, in a major town, and there had been no way for me to hear classic music on the radio in the auto. Most towns had 2 classical stations at least, and at 1 time Detroit had too. Don’t misunderstand what I’m saying public radio still played lots of classical composers, but only during certain programs. A lot of the time, I would need to bring my personal CDs with me if I needed to hear classical co

VA – XVI Reflections On Classical Music (2009)

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BGGD night out: KlaraFestival First Day 28 August, Brussels

International Brussels music festival Klarafestival ( world-class classical music is presented in an unusual light ) invites 30 girl geeks for their opening night . So if you feel like dressing up a bit and spend a night out while watching young and talented musicians play classical music, put your name on the wiki . For your information, the first part of the Klarafestival First Day ’s programme is a free event , with concerts in Brussels metro stations, train stations and squares .

New L.A. music website

Bluefat is by John Payne, a former music editor of the L.A. Weekly. He calls it a magazine for music, film and visual art devotees with open minds and a fondness for the diverse. Published weekly online, bluefat is a deep plunge into works spanning wide formal regions, from rock, pop, jazz and folk to international traditional music, contemporary classical music and new-/non-genre sounds, as well as commentary on groundbreaking new filmmakers.

Music History

Indian classical music is one of the oldest musical traditions in the world.[14] The Indus Valley civilization has sculptures which show dance[15] and old musical instruments, like the seven holed flute. Various types of stringed instruments and drums have been recovered from Harrappa and Mohenjo Daro by excavations carried out by Sir Mortimer Wheeler.[16] The Rigveda has elements of present Indian music, with a musical notation to denote the metre and the mode of chanting.[17] Indian classical

Thai Siam hosts 22nd annual benefit dinner

At a time when many restaurants and local businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, Thai Siam is celebrating their 22nd year in Ballard. The Thai restaurant at 8305 15th Ave NW is holding their 22nd annual benefit dinner this coming Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. to raise money for three charitable organizations. The buffet-style dinner will feature fares from its menus. Entertainment includes authentic Thai classical music, Thai classical dancers and local performances. Over the last 2

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