“the refreshment of the soul.” Organ music, church cantatas and incidental music for his employers were his daily bread. Bach, one of the greatest classical composers, wrote ceaselessly: it’s interesting that the hardest-working composer of all time should also be the one closest to musical...
Other elements of Manon Lescaut come from his compositions for strings: the quartet Crisantemi, three Menuets and a Scherzo. Composer: Giacomo Puccini Librettist: Luigi Illica, Giuseppe Giacosa, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Marco Praga Language: Italian Language Genres (Opera): Lyric drama 51 Les Troyens ...
His compositions like "Giant Steps," "My Favorite Things," and "A Love Supreme" have become revered anthems in the jazz canon, solidifying his status as one of the all-time great saxophonists. Also ranks #1 on The Best Saxophonists in the World Also ranks #1 on The Great...
It wasn’t until the Guggenheim Museum hosted a major survey of her work that Hilma af Klint was finally widely recognized as a preeminent pioneer of abstract art; her earliest abstract compositions were completed years before those of Wassily Kandinsky, Kazimir Malevich, and Piet Mondrian. On vi...
enough to earn the movie a a shout-out here — it’s a perfect example of how to use geography, editing, camera movement, actors (including To’s rep-company MVPs Anthony Wong, Simon Yam and Lam Suet), and impeccably geometrical compositions to craft an absolute banger of a set piece....
“He was now singing his compositions in three or four octaves that made you want to drive your car over a cliff. He sang like a professional criminal.”460 Steel Pulse, ‘Ku Klux Klan’ 1978 Writer(s):David HindsPowered byPlay the Full Song The first great British reggae band — and...
The 50 Best Movie Scores of All Time From Eraserhead to Batman, Under the Skin to Blue Velvet, these are the greatest original compositions for film By PitchforkFebruary 21, 2019 From left to right: Halloween photo copyright Compass International Pictures, Jackie photo copyright Fox Searchlight Pic...
In 1968, Wendy Carlos introduced listeners en masse to the Moog synthesizer with dazzling renditions of Bach compositions. For Stanley Kubrick’sA Clockwork Orange, the Moog was once again the instrument (mostly) featured throughout. The effect, however, was far different. When paired with the sh...
The three extended compositions that compriseStructuresarise out of such quiescence; the loops and gentle melodic refrains spire upwards and suggest vistas. With just a few cycling elements and floating chords, "Reflections in Suspension" and "Quiet Friend" exude a peaceful calm, while the title ...
Founded by keyboardist Joe Zawinul and saxophonist Wayne Shorter, Weather Report quickly emerged as one of the most influential acts in jazz fusion. Known for their sophisticated compositions and pioneering use of electronic instruments, the band created a distinctive sound that defied categorization....