Bizet's Carmen, that opera that changes your life (everything you need to know to listen to it for the first time).
Carmen by Bizet, why is it an extraordinary opera? There are events that change our lives. That mark a before and after in our history. On musical grounds, Bizet's Carmen is that kind of work. It is simply unforgettable. But what makes it so extraordinary? Some will tell you: "It's its electrifying overture". Y [...]
Stockhausen and his thrilling delirium: quartet for strings and four helicopters!
Chronicle of the day Stockhausen flew a string quartet When it was announced in 1995 that Karlheinz Stockhausen (1928-2007) had written a quartet for strings and four helicopters with pilots, we all thought it was a joke. Rather, a matter of conceptual art. Of discourse. That kind of monumental and nonsensical musical works [...]
Giulio Caccini: the Renaissance genius who changed the course of music
Yesterday we commemorated the birth of Giulio Caccini, a revolutionary figure in Western music. This composer, born on October 8, 1551, redefined the musical landscape. He challenged the established rules and paved the way for a new style: opera. Caccini, with his gift for expressing emotions through monody, set [...]
