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Rhapsody In Blue Merrick Chamber Orchestra  Richard Gilley Piano  (No. 37 No. 38)  Agitato mf Molto marcato  Analysis This section starts out at (No. 37) marked agitato, with the same melodic motif that was introduced the first time that the piano played at the beginning of the Rhapsody. This melody was also developed in the poco agitato section earlier. It consists of a 16th rest followed by three 16th notes and two eights. This familiar theme is used a different places throughout the Rhapsody, but in this section, it is developed with great speed and intensity, as it is actually a recap of the poco agitato section. At (No. 38) the music progresses with greater intensity and keeps building, and leads us to the molto marcato section which is six measures long. Molto means much or very, and Marcato means to perform with emphasis. Here, the orchestra plays a chromatic scale in contrary motion. Half of the orchestra ascends, while the other half of the orchestra descends chromatically. As the orchestra plays the chromatic scale with each note accented, as the scale continues it dramatically slows down to a final B-flat chord followed by a fermata before the last section of the Rhapsody.

Here's our review of the #SalzburgWindPhilharmonic's latest #Beethoven recording: The Symphony of Fate "is performed less dramatically than what one has become accustomed to. Despite the obvious absence of strings, the orchestra’s sound is clear, yet the symphony is fully complete. This in itself requires significant musical mastery, which Conductor Hansjörg Angerer displays as his recording demonstrates absolute fidelity to the composer’s vision...The recording of the Pastoral Symphony is equally true to Beethoven’s vision." https://lnkd.in/dex3egVS

Best advice a world class musician can give a young leader: "If you are a singer, sing. If you are a commedian, be funny. If you are a magician, do magic. Failure and mediocrity usually come when singers try to tell jokes and comedians try to sing. Unless you are Dean Martin - stick to what you do best." My father was Benny Goodman's lead trumpet player on his Asia and European tours in the '50s. He was a young man who knew what he did well. From his perch in the orchestra, around the world and then for 30+ years at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, he saw thousands of performers. While finding the parallels between his life in music and my career as a Naval Officer and a Business Executive was a challenge, one day Dad hit gold with the above quote. Questions for all of us - 1. What are you really good at and can even be better? 2. What should you leave to others so they can shine in their own way? You don't have to be great at anything, but if you want to be, find your brilliance. Video is from 1958 in Brussels. Billy Hodges, my father, is in the back row next to the drummer. BTW: I chose to work with leaders to 'Help humans be heroes in the age of Automation and Ai". https://lnkd.in/ghmriUpn

Best quotes from ICO Advice. 🎶 - Don't focus on the small stuff. - When your body feels great, then your playing sounds better. - By doing small steps every day, little by little and being patient, you can achieve a lot in a small amount of time. - The more I fought the anxiety, the worse it would get. So I would say to myself 'Of course I feel nervous, bring it on!' - ICO is like-minded people in a room. Everyone is friends and passionate about the same thing. We have a sense of adventure, it's a wonderful and rare thing. Discover more advice here: https://lnkd.in/dfxdEgDS #musiceducation #musicalinstrument #education #chamberorchestra #irishchamberorchestra #ireland #orchestra #learningmusic #icoadvice

Why are the arts so important? Because they are an integral part of what it mean to be human, they are key to our mental wellbeing wether participating in them as an audience member or as a maker. How do you harness this wellbeing power for your employees? We can help...hello@albatrossarts.org

One Major Benefit of Being in Choir over Band and Orchestra There is a HUGE benefit for choral musicians over band and orchestra because they have the whole score in front of them. When you have the big picture, there’s so much more than can be learned! #choralmusic #musiceducation #singing #musictheory #popmusic #inclusivity #performingarts #choralclarity #choralclaritymentorship

It's rare to be able to get a look at the inside workings of a world-class orchestra. Hong Kong Philharmonic has been reaching ever greater heights, under the baton of Jaap van Zweden and its new conductor, Tarmo Peltokoski, who is all of 24 years old. Behind their success on stage is a complex business organization, which has been headed since 2019 by Benedikt Fohr. In this article for the AmCham HK e-Magazine, he takes us inside what it was like to hold the orchestra together during Covid-19 and its aftermath. Not easy, are the first words that come to mind. https://lnkd.in/gENuuHYZ

In 2009, the London Philharmonic Orchestra and its conductor, David Parry, selected and recorded what they believed to be the 50 greatest pieces of classical music. The list includes 5 pieces by Beethoven, 6 by Mozart, and 3 by Bach. To create those masterpieces, Beethoven produced 650 pieces of music, Mozart wrote more than 600, and Bach composed more than 1,000. If they were baseball players, Mozart’s batting average would have been .01—one in one hundred. You don’t even make a Little League team with that kind of batting average. Bach’s and Beethoven’s batting averages were even worse! And Handel only had one hit. There are two errors that we make in evaluation—a false positive and a false negative. A false positive is a false alarm. It’s the boy who cried wolf when there was no wolf. A false positive is believing something to be true that turns out to be false. In business, it’s a product that is expected to be a home run but turns out to be a swing and a miss. A false negative is the opposite. It’s expecting failure but experiencing success. A psychologist named Aaron Kozbelt has examined letters written by Beethoven, in which he evaluated seventy of his works. Kozbelt compared Beethoven’s self-assessment with the opinions of experts, and he found that Beethoven committed fifteen false positives. In other words, compositions that he thought were major turned out to be minor. He also committed eight false negatives. He criticized pieces that are some of his greatest works. That’s a 33 percent error rate even after receiving audience feedback. Win The Day by Mark Batterson

Rhapsody In Blue Merrick Chamber Orchestra  Richard Gilley Piano  (No. 33) Leggiero (No. 33 G) Agitato e misterioso sempre staccato Analysis This section is marked: Agitato e misterioso, which means very quick with excitement, and mysteriously. The articulation marking says sempre staccato, which means short and detached throughout. There is also a making that says (Start slowly and gradually increase in speed) with a mf mezzo forte dynamic marking which means medium loud. Here we have a series of sixteenth notes, some which are chords and some that are single notes that are played with the left hand which have accent markings. Analysis: Musical markings: The section is marked "Agitato e misterioso," indicating a mood of excitement and mystery. The articulation marking "sempre staccato" instructs the performer to play the notes short and detached throughout. Additionally, the instruction to "Start slowly and gradually increase in speed" with a dynamic marking of mf (mezzo forte, or medium loud) suggests a gradual buildup of intensity and speed. Character: The combination of agitated and mysterious elements creates a sense of tension and intrigue in the music. The quick tempo and detached articulation contribute to the sense of urgency and excitement, while the mysterious quality adds depth and complexity to the mood. Rhythmic pattern: The section features a series of sixteenth notes, some of which are played as chords and others as single notes. The left hand plays these notes with accent markings, adding emphasis and rhythmic drive to the passage. The presence of chords and single notes creates a varied texture and adds interest to the rhythmic pattern. Dynamic and tempo changes: The instruction to start slowly and gradually increase in speed, along with the mezzo forte dynamic marking, suggests a dynamic and expressive performance. The gradual acceleration of tempo enhances the sense of excitement and tension, while the medium loud dynamic allows for dynamic contrast within the section. Overall, this section of "Rhapsody in Blue" showcases Gershwin's ability to create a sense of urgency and mystery through rhythmic complexity, dynamic contrast, and expressive performance markings. The combination of agitated rhythms, detached articulation, and gradual tempo acceleration adds depth and drama to the music, contributing to the overall narrative and emotional impact of the piece.

#Mondaymotivation and #inspiration from Elim 🎶 #attitude #mindset #leadershipmatters Bring it. Be the one. Last week, I posted a series of posts about attitude. I hope you will allow me to share one more. On Friday evening, it was the first night of the BBC Proms with conductor Elim Chan making her First Night of the Proms debut presenting Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony. Beethoven’s 5th was written in the early 1800s and first performed in 1808. Since then, it has been performed countless times by thousands of musicians, orchestras and conductors. It has, probably, the most famous opening 4 notes in music. Many will know the tune, even if they are not classical music fans. It must be a challenge for conductors and musicians alike to bring a fresh perspective to such a well-known and often performed symphony. It requires a special talent to achieve such a feat. Yet, on Friday, we witnessed Elim bring a new energy to the piece leading the BBC Symphony Orchestra to a performance that everyone who was there appreciated and will always remember being part of. A truly great live performance depends on 3 things; an inspired and motivated team, a receptive audience, and a great leader to spark the whole thing into life. Once sparked, the 3 parties feed off the energy in, I guess, a form of fusion to produce a truly memorable experience for all those involved. If you are about to start a new week, doing something you’ve done many times before, do it with excellence. Bring the energy. The good energy. The energy you bring makes a difference. The difference. It makes a difference to you, your team, and your customers. Bring it. Be the one. #moremotivationmonday “If I have the courage to pursue what I love, then so do you.” Elim Elim Chan | One of the most sought-after artists of her generation… #inspireothers #inspirational #inspirationalleader #leadership #leadershipqualities #motivation #motivationalmonday #team #mindsetmonday #mindsetmatters #mindsetforsuccess #success #teamwork #employeeexperience #ex #employeeengagement #customerexperience #cx #journey #hope #solace #triumph