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Opium String Quartet (O.S.Q) was formed in the spring of 2004. Just under three months later, they made their debut at the summer festival in honor of Jerzy Waldorf in Radziejowice, receiving enthusiastic reviews.
In the first notes of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Requiem" played by the symphony orchestra in Bydgoszcz under the baton of Bassem Akiki, a calmness and immense focus filled the concert hall, only to be soon filled with sounds spatially spreading from the speakers of the Opera Nova choir in Bydgoszcz, which was singing in the foyer. The sublime atmosphere that was created by the unconventional message of a specific prayer awakened our imagination, the sound of words from beyond intensified the authenticity of what the genius composed, hypnotizing our attention.
The name of this musical form comes from the Italian word suonare meaning "to sound". In the past (17th century), a sonata was an instrumental piece for multiple voices and thus became the opposite of a vocal cantata.
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"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" is a classic piece written by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg for the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz." This iconic song gained immense popularity and became one of the most recognizable film works. An interesting fact is that the well-known arrangement of this song was performed by Israel Kamakawiwo`ole, a Hawaiian musician. Kamakawiwo`ole is regarded as a great artist both literally and figuratively. His version of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" gained immense popularity worldwide and became one of the biggest hits in music history. It is noteworthy that Kamakawiwo`ole recorded this version of the song supposedly at night, waking up his friends for this purpose. He was so excited and full of inspiration that the first version of the recording turned out to be perfect, despite some imperfections. This spontaneity and spontaneous approach to music are often the reasons why Israel's piece is so exceptional and loved by listeners. The arrangement of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" for a quartet is a great way to recall this beautiful piece. Such a musical ensemble perfectly conveys the delicacy and melody of the original composition while giving it a new dimension. It is also worth noting that in this performance we can see the Hawaiian variant of the ukulele, called the "jumping flea." This small instrument has a unique sound and is extremely popular in Hawaii. Its sound adds a distinctive, exotic accent to the piece. "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" is a work that has stood the test of time and continues to touch the hearts of listeners. This song reminds us of dreams, hope, and the magic that can accompany us on our journey through life. It is a true gem in the history of music and inspires many artists to reinterpret it.
This video is amazing! I love when different musical styles come together, and here we have a combination of Hawaiian ukulele with a classical quartet arrangement. Israel Kamakawiwo`ole is an absolute master, performing this song in such an original and emotional way. For me, it is a piece full of longing and dreams. Listening to it, I feel like I'm flying somewhere over the rainbow. This is exactly the magic of music - that it can take us to such fantastic places. Thank you for reminding me of this beautiful piece!