The death of Pope Francis and the following conclave taking place in the Sistine Chapel in the Roman Vatican have inspired this playlist about various compositions on the subject of death, mourning, and transcendence. The papal conclave is one of the oldest continuously practiced rituals in the Western world. Established…
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“In nova fert animus mutatas dicer formas corpora: di, coeptis (nam vos mutastis et illas) adspirate meis primaque ab origine mundi ad mea perpetuum deducite tempora carmen.” “My intention is to tell of bodies changed to different forms; the gods, who made the changes, will inspire my work.” — Ovid,…
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Now that spring is finally knocking on our doors, it’s time for the right music to accompany the sprouting flowers and singing birds. Many composers have been inspired by this time of year and have translated the annual reawakening of nature into music. Track 1 – Frühlingsstimmen Walzer /…
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“For each beginning bears a special magic, that nurtures living and bestows protection….” Herman Hesse These words ring true for life in general, as well as the art of classical music. If we think about a child starting to play an instrument, a composer birthing his first work, an overture…
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