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“I like the breakthrough moments.”
Helena, welcome to the BOC. Where does your interest in music and singing come from? Helena: My interest in music started with singing. It would take a lot of effort … Read more...
“I was lucky with the BOC.”
Tauran, welcome to the BOC. When did you first become interested in music? Tauran: Music has always been part of my life. My dad plays the guitar and my mum is a good … Read more...
“Even during the rehearsal break, you’re closer to yourself.”
Bernd, you are a new member of the BOC, welcome. Where does your musical interest come from? Bernd: During and after primary school, I took keyboard lessons for a few … Read more...
“The greatest motivation is the community.”
Rosa, welcome to the BOC. Where does your interest in music and especially choral singing come from? Rosa: As far back as I can remember, I've been singing all my … Read more...
Music articles
“I’m composing like crazy.”
In 1857, Edward Elgar was born in a village in the English West Midlands – north-west of London, in the heart of England. He was born into a world of music, as his father traded in musical instruments and accessories. A musician and self-taught from an early age Little Edward tried his hand at the instruments, pilfered music books … [Read more...]
“It was a dream! The dream of GERONTIUS!”
“The Dream of Gerontius”, Edward Elgar It is 3 October 1900. That morning, the renowned Birmingham Triennial Music Festival stages *The Dream of Gerontius* for the very first time. The premiere is a failure – and is described by critics as a “poorly executed performance”. Yet the audience cheers. Almost 2,000 people call the … [Read more...]
„Music is the word of the inexpressible“
More than a hundred years after Dvořák, Naji Hakim (*1955 in Beirut) wrote his "Messe solennelle", or "solemn mass", in 1999. It combines the traditional liturgical form with a rhythmically lively tonal language that is characterised by Hakim's origins in Lebanon and French organ music. Choir and organ are extraordinarily … [Read more...]
Dreary themes, musically packaged in a cheerful way
in 1859, Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) founded the "Hamburg Women's Choir" in Hamburg at the age of 26. He had met the singers at a wedding when he accompanied them on the organ. He suggested that the ladies rehearse their own compositions with him. They agreed enthusiastically. According to Brahms, this was the beginning of the best time … [Read more...]
