Luciano Pavarotti and Friends Best
Gabriel Fauré - Pavane - 15 Flutes
Scott Bradley - Tom and Jerry
J. S. Bach - Orchestral Suite No. 2 BWV 1067 - Overture
Richard Berkeley - singer, cultural animator, president of the Board of the New Chamber Orchestra Foundation, whose family comes from Poland, studied singing with Ellis Keeler at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He also took private lessons from Rene Jacobs, Paul Esswood, John York Skinner, Margaret Lobo, and Arwel Trehearne Morgan.
Report from the concert Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY | The Witcher 2, interviews with Joe Hisaishi, Masashi Hamauzu, Adam Skorupa and Krzysztof Wierzynkiewicz, Magdalena Misk-Jackowska, Andrzej Mlynarczyk
Born in 1810 in Zelazowa Wola, an outstanding musician and composer who fully dedicated himself to one instrument - the piano. Evidence of this dedication can be seen in numerous ballads, etudes, preludes, and scherzos written by Chopin.
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"Ghost Parade" is a nostalgic musical piece performed by Joe Rinaudo on the American Photoplayer, an instrument created between 1912 and 1925. The composition was created by John Scott, who introduced elements of march and two-step, together forming an energetic and dynamic melody. The American Photoplayer, on which Joe Rinaudo performs the piece, is a type of player piano, or automatic piano. It is an instrument primarily used in silent films, where it played an extremely important role in creating atmosphere, adding emotion, and emphasizing key points in scenes. The era in which the American Photoplayer was created was a time of dynamic change and technological advancement. Silent film was then an innovative medium, and such accompanying music was an inseparable element in bringing images on the screen to life. Compositions like "Ghost Parade" were extremely popular at that time, as they emphasized drama, tension, and evoked a wide range of emotions in the audience. Joe Rinaudo not only performs this piece but is also one of the few musicians who still owns and can operate an American Photoplayer. His dedication to this instrument and his desire to promote its historical value are commendable. Thanks to his skills and passion, we can still enjoy the sounds and magic of silent films, discovering their exceptional aesthetics and atmosphere. "Ghost Parade" is an example not only of a wonderful musical composition but also of an essential part of the history of music and cinematography. Thanks to performers like Joe Rinaudo, this art form will not be forgotten and will continue to delight us with its authenticity and magic, transporting us to the world of bygone eras.
Wow, that was amazing! Joe Rinaudo on the American Photoplayer is absolutely brilliant. Not only did he captivate us with his talent, but he also showed us an instrument from another era. It's incredible that it was created between 1912 and 1925 and was used in silent films. I wonder what sounds he can produce from the perforated paper roll! It's unique discoveries like this that make music never stop surprising. Thanks to this performance, I felt a respect for history and an understanding of how important it is to preserve cultural heritage.