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Divertimento, or Divertimento for Orchestra, is a suite of eight orchestral bagatelles by American composer Leonard Bernstein. Completed in 1980 and written to celebrate the centenary of the Boston Symphony Orchestra , it is well-known for featuring the notes B and C in most of its melodic material.
The New York Philharmonic concert of April 6, 1962, is widely regarded as one of the most controversial in the orchestra's history. Featuring a performance by Glenn Gould of the First Piano Concerto of Johannes Brahms, conducted by its music director, Leonard Bernstein, the concert became famous because of Bernstein's remarks from the podium prior to the concerto.
"Chief Seattle" Orator and Orchestra with Folk Instruments: - Chief Seattle's 1854 speech recited while the orchestra presents its ideas and images in sound. “Salute: To the Men and Women of the American Armed Forces” for Band arranged from the first movement of the "American Bicentennial" Sonata No. 4 for Piano
Madonna, who starred in the title role of the film, had tried to change the lyrics of the track to create a sympathetic portrayal of Perón, but was unsuccessful. She also undertook vocal lessons to record the songs for the film. "You Must Love Me" features instrumentation from cello and piano which accompanies Madonna's vocals. The song ...
The dance is interrupted by a shattering piano cadenza before a brief orchestral coda. Jardin du sommeil d’amour (Garden of Love’s Sleep). Très modéré, très tendre The first full rendition of the "love" theme in the strings and ondes is accompanied by idealized birdsong played by the piano, and by other orchestral coloristic effects.
During a sit-down with Diane Sawyer in honor of "The Sound of Music's" 50th anniversary earlier this year, star Julie Andrews revealed she has many fond memories of making the classic film.
The newest movie includes all the Grinch quotes we've come to know and love, while adding a few new one-liners to the mix. Between attempting to rob the Whos down in Whoville of their holiday fun ...
The premiere was conducted by Bernstein himself on September 12, 1954, at La Fenice , with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and violinist Isaac Stern. It was also first recorded by Stern and Bernstein for Columbia Records on April 19, 1956, in New York City , with the Symphony of the Air .