Pianist Jeffrey Biegel is talking about how he got involved the recording of the critical edition of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.
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Inspired during the initial COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, my project was sparked by witnessing the struggles of my children, ballet dancers at the Vienna State Opera, unable to practice their craft due to isolation. Initially a small photography endeavor, capturing artists at their windows, it swiftly transformed into a symbol of solidarity for the arts community.
The repercussions of this pandemic will echo throughout the artistic and cultural sectors for years to come. Thus, I felt compelled to shed light on the plight of creative individuals and organizations, advocating for their recognition and support. Through this project, I aimed to amplify artists' voices, offering a platform for their stories and perspectives. If they can't grace the stage, they should still be seen and heard.
Vienna, a bastion of culture, served as a fitting backdrop for my efforts, with its rich artistic heritage and diverse community. I've photographed over 500 artists, including musicians, dancers, and opera stars, alongside ambassadors from various nations, all standing in solidarity with Vienna's artistic community.
The arts, often overlooked, are integral to society's fabric, shaping our collective identity and enriching our lives. They transcend language and borders, offering solace and inspiration in times of turmoil. By spotlighting Vienna's cultural legacy, I hope to instill a greater appreciation for the arts worldwide. Moreover, I've witnessed firsthand the resilience of artists in the face of adversity. Despite canceled performances and financial hardships, their unwavering passion for their craft fuels a newfound creativity. Their optimism is palpable, radiating hope through every photograph.
Through this project, I aim to educate future generations on the importance of the arts, advocating for its integration into education systems worldwide. By nurturing creativity and fostering appreciation for the arts, we can build a more empathetic and harmonious society.Ultimately, my goal is to spark dialogue and action, ensuring that the arts and artists are valued and supported in our modern world. Through interviews with artists globally, I seek to understand their experiences and explore solutions for securing the future of the arts.
In essence, this project is a testament to the resilience and vitality of the human spirit, as embodied by artists around the world. Their stories remind us of the transformative power of art and the boundless possibilities it offers for a brighter future."
The director of the Johannesburg Opera, also known as Jozi opera, Phenye Modiane is talking about the concert Power of a woman's voice that was done in celebration of Woman. Phenye introduces the singers that took part in this concert and he explains what the inspiration was to do the concert. Jozi opera is doing great projects and Phenye is the driving force behind this opera company in South Africa.
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Composer Oliver Ostermann is talking about the new opera he wrote called Spuk unterm Riesenrad for the Theatre Chemnitz in Germany. The storyline is based on the television program of 1979 with characters from a ghost train, the Giant, the Witch and Rumplestiltskin, that come to live.
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South African conductor Richard Cock is talking about the great talent in classical musicians this country has to offer and the many wonderful projects done by musicians and also schools to give children the opportunity to play and also be exposed to classical music.
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Pianist Vovka Ashkenazy is talking about how musicians are all unique and individual and even if you try to copy, it will still be a unique and individual copy. Musicians have an opportunity to be different because they all play in different places and at different times and for Vovka, this is enough, to create something new and creative.
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Conductor Koen Kessels is Music Director of The Royal Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet. Koen talks about how he was affected by lockdown, how he started as a musician playing piano and his wish for the future.
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Pianist and Steinway artist Charlie Albright is talking about how the point of music is to communicate and touch people:
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Conductor and Baritone Davide Damiani is talking about the beautiful project, Schubert Winterreise project with him as Baritone, the Accordion, and a dancer. Davide talks about how to keep faith in the dream and even if it takes many years, the dreams will come true.
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It started with a metal whistle with a green top to playing music on flutes and woodwind instruments from all over the world. Veronika Vitazkova has a collection of around 50 instruments, from an Irish whistle to her most favourite instrument, the Armenian Duduk
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Yuting Zhou, Pianist and Doctor of Musical arts, is talking about the adjustments from being a student and having piano lessons to entering the career path and deciding in which direction to go.
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Alec Otto is talking from his new music studio, Studio Alec, in Thuringia, Germany. For Alec, teaching was always something he loved doing and now he has his own studio from where he can offer singing lessons and more to students in the area.
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Conductor Jonathan Lo is talking about his new appointment as staff conductor at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
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Conductor Marcelo Falcão is talking about the Taschenopernfestival (Pocket opera) he is attending and the valuable experience of conducting premieres of contemporary works of established composers.
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Mike Wollin from Shoreline Studios is talking about the new Virtual production, Unreal Engine, where the power of the video game engine is used to generate backgrounds for live performances.
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Principal dancer of the Royal Ballet, Matthew Ball talks about his time in Lockdown and how things like yoga and meditation were some of the tools he used to help him during this time.
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Composers OIiver Ostermann and Jürgen Tauber are talking about the musical Die Schatten Kaiserin that they wrote together.
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February 2021: Talking to Pianist, Anna Sutyagina during her time in Lockdown in Munich. Her positive attitude and her story of how she became a pianist is truly inspiring.
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Pianist Gerardo Teissonnière is talking about the recording he has recently done of the Beethoven Sonatas. He considers Beethoven's sonatas as 40ct diamonds with multiple facets with so much to discover.
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Harpist Joel von Lerber is talking about the strength needed to play the harp and that it is more challenging and demanding than it looks
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Pianist Svetozar Ivanov is talking about the series of short films he made during the fall in the time of the pandemic.
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