German and Italian songs. Sigurður Bragason is one of the best known baritone singers in Iceland. He has given recitals in many of the most well-known concert halls in Europe and the United States. On his repertoire there are all major songs by Verdi, Bellini, Donizetti, Tosti, Wagner...
Theatrical composer, first known for his association with Max Reinhardt, who contributed songs to some early German films, notably "Blue Angel" (1930). Hollander scored numerous Hollywood productions from 1936-55. Birthplace: London, England, UK See what is ranked #1 12 Popular TV Characters Th...
Opera chorus songs are often very popular parts of an opera performance. When an opera chorus performs, there are more people, more colour, more costumes and more movement on stage. Certainly, static performances, when the opera choir entered the stage, stood and delivered their song and then...
iTunes Amazon Beethoven's ninth and final symphony is one of the most famous symphonies ever. He was the first major composer to feature a choir as prominently as instruments in a symphony, which is why it's also called the "Choral" symphony. He was completely deaf (and def, yo) when...
Poppins for one year in the west end. Recently Beans has played roles as Jamie Keenan in Holby Blue and as Freddy Macey in Lark Rise to Candleford. He attended Westminster Abbey Choir School singing in the Westminster Abbey Choir. He then attended Charterhouse School completing his IGCSE's ...
Looking back, it's hard to really realize the impact of The Go-Go’s, the first studio-backed all-woman rock band that wrote its own songs. That’s because the Go-Go's arrived fully formed, ready to shake the industry with songs like this pop-fueled post-punk anthem that changed roc...
“When I finished that first album, I felt successful,” Houston says. “I made some great songs, and people liked it. But with the second album coming, you know what people said to me? ‘Whitney, this is the most important album you will ever do.’ And I was like ‘Huh?’ I ju...
Dinah Washington’s roots were in the gospel church. While growing up in Chicago, she played piano and conducted her church choir. At age 18, she joined vibraphonist Lionel Hampton’s big band. There, she developed a rousing vocal style with which she used to make many popular recordings in...
Greenfield was known for his ability to write lyrics that were both catchy and meaningful, often drawing on personal experiences for inspiration. He once said in an interview, "The best songs come out of some kind of experience, usually something that touches your heart." ...
I have plenty of songs filled with politically charged piecemeal lyrics, but it’s the beat that Reanimator provided on SDG that really elevates this one and gels everything together in a special way. The chord changes, as simple as they are, provide a lot of the magic. The juxtaposition...