Music of the Week

Sublime interpretation of May It Be written by Enya and Roma Ryan for the Lord of the Rings, sung by the British vocal ensemble Voces8. The goal of Voces8 is to inspire people through music and sh…

In this concert, the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir play some of Estonian composer Arvo Pärt’s best-known pieces under the direction of conductor Tõnu …

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The Egmont Overture is a great example of using music to express political ideas.

In this piece, Beethoven celebrates Count Egmont (1522-1568), a famous Flemish n…

Sharon Robinson is an American singer, Grammy-winning songwriter, and record producer, who frequently worked with Leonard Cohen as well as other artists.

Learn more about Sharon Robinson on he…

The sounds of heaven on earth? This beautiful and moving performance of one of the best-known pieces of classical music is played by one of the great orchestras of the world, the Vienna Philharmon…

Song by Amanda McBroom interpreted by The King’s Singers.

By Catherine Austin Fitts

Our dear friend and ally Jason Bawden-Smith died on July 26, 2021. We are organizing an online celebr…

During this 2017 concert in Zagreb, Hauser, one of the top cellists of all time, plays his favorite pieces of classical music, solo, with the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra.

Because of its size …

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Beautiful interpretation of this 13th-century Christian hymn to Mary – Stabat Mater – by Giavanni Battista Pergolesi in the Chapelle de la Trinité, Château de Fontainebleau,…

"It’s time to believe in the impossible." ~ CeCe Winans

CeCe Winans is on of Catherine’s favorite gospel singers. She has been awarded 12 Grammy Awards and 23 GMA Dove Awards, alo…

Who doesn’t remember this recording by Mississipi John Hurt? A simple and beautiful melody that many would have loved their grandma to sing for them.

Mississipi John Hurt was famous for his blu…

Die Moldau is part of Má Vlast, also known as My Fatherland, a set of six symphonic poems composed between 1874 and 1879 by the Czech composer Bedřich Smetana—at a point in his life when h…

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pur…

Jean-Baptiste Lully was an Italian-born French composer, instrumentalist, and dancer, who is considered a master of French Baroque music. Best known for his operas, he spent most of his life worki…

"And all I’m saying is see what a wonderful world
It would be if only we’d give it a chance.
Love baby, love. That’s the secret, yeah.
If lots more of us loved each other
we’d solve lots…

Immerse yourself in this sonic universe of contrasts where Jordi Savall effortlessly takes you through periods of darkness and light, sadness and joy, tension and relaxation. He creates this delic…

Who doesn’t need an anchor for their soul these days? Crowder has one.

Enjoy!

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These Hungarian songs and dances from the Vietórisz Tabulature are not only a pure musical delight, they may transport you to a state of deep peace and joy and give you the feeling that life was …

"Raise a glass to freedom, something they can never take away"
~ From the score of Hamilton

This musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda is an opportunity to revisit the American Revolution i…

Two beautiful voices and a beautiful message. Peter Gabriel and Paula Cole, live during the Secret World tour in Italy in 1994.

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In the mood for some light and joyful music? Listen to this Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra that Felix Mendelssohn (1809 – 1847) wrote when he was 14 years old! He considered this work to…

"I can see clearly now the rain is gone.
I can see all obstacles in my way.
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind.
It’s gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshiny day.
It’s …

You can count on the French to say “no” with irreverance and style to autoritarian measures trying to confine their conscience by selling fear. Watch this colorful group of people singing and …

Asha Logos likes to communicate through video, podcast and the written word. In this particular creation he chose not to use any words but invites us on an artistic journey through the ages. A tre…

Always inspiring to listen to Bob Marley And The Wailers performing the song ‘Get Up, Stand Up’ live at The Open Air Festival in Munich, Germany during the 1980 Uprising Tour.

At the same time…

If you’d like to get into the spirit of Easter or simply take some time for introspection, St John Passion by Bach is a wonderful way to do it. This oratorio tells the Passion story as presented …

To celebrate the arrival of spring in the Northern hemisphere, we chose the Waltz of the Flowers, which everybody knows as part of the extremely famous ballet The Nutkracker. Instead of thinking a…

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As you can read in one of the comments, “No wonder people went to church in those days…”.

Bach composed this cantata in 1731 in Leipzig for the election of the city council. It is about tha…

The Beatitudes are eight blessings sung as part of the Divine Liturgy in Slavic Orthodox practice. They are meant to inspire the listeners to the ideals of mercy, spirituality, and compassion. Thi…

In the mood for glorious majestic music? This wonderful rendition of Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks by conductor Hervé Niquet is worth knowing. The exquisite sound comes from the use of k…

The ultimate soothing song for those open to the idea that there is a benevolent universe around us.

JeffMajors is an American Inspirational jazz musician who began his recording music career i…

With this beautiful love song from Sting we celebrate our humanity while remembering Eva Cassidy (February 2, 1963 – November 2, 1996) and her absolutely perfect voice. Sting supposedly wept wh…

This is another sublime piece of music that will appease any unsettled spirit. The purity of the sound of this interpretation is delightful and takes us above the turmoil of our times.

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These are truly musical treasures! This choral music from the Russian liturgical canon is garanteed to bring a feeling of heavenly peace and turn away any monster–imagined or real–that might be …

In dedication to the United States veterans and coal miners of America. May God bless you and your families. From a friend of coal.

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Should old acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind
Should old acquaintance be forgot
And auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear
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Martin Hurkens always had a dream of being an opera singer, but he did not have the money to stay in music school. Instead, he became a baker to make a living and for 32 years he baked, but his s…

Archie Williams was sentenced to life in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. After 37 years, DNA tests set him free. See Archie sing an emotional rendition of “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” an…

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The Amarillo Symphony is proud to be able to bring our patrons music even if we can’t gather in the hall right now. Please enjoy these three masterful works led by Guest Conductor Darko Butorac.
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Playing For Change (PFC) is a movement created to inspire and connect the world through music, born from the shared belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances …

A Joseph Farrell Find!

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Synopsis: A city teenager moves to a small town where rock music and dancing have been banned, and his rebellious spirit shakes up the populace.

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“This tune is the soundtrack to my childhood. I hope you enjoy!” ~Tress, Dark Isle Piper

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On the 130th anniversary of the founding of Banco Sabadell we wanted to pay homage to our city by means of the campaign “Som Sabadell” (We are Sabadell). This is the flashmob that we arranged as a…

My wife had a milestone birthday last week, so friends, family and orchestral colleagues got together and we made this for her. It’s a song/blessing that has meant a lot to us during this time…

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June 12, 2020
Beethoven, Sinfonía Nº 8. Wiener Philharmoniker, Christian Thielema

May 29, 2020
Beethoven, Symphony Nº 7, Vienna Philharmonic, Christian Thielemann

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We’re excited to share our newest Song Around The World, “The Weight,” featuring musicians performing together across 5 continents. Great songs can travel everywhere bridging what divides us and i…

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May 1, 2020
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Beethoven, Sinfonía Nº 4. Wiener Philharmoniker, Christian Thielemann

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Beethoven, Sinfonía Nº 4. Wiener Philharmoniker, Christian Thielemann

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Beethoven, Sinfonía Nº 3 “Heroica”. Wiener Philharmoniker, Christian Thielemann

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“Liebestod” (German for “love death”) is the title of the final, dramatic music from the 1859 opera Tristan und Isolde by Richard Wagner. It is the climactic end of…

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The 11-year-old North Carolina native gets the ultimate stamp of approval with a golden buzzer from Simon Cowell himself!

Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina

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Secial guest artist Alex Boyé, along with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square present “Music for a Summer Evening,” their annual concert held in conjunction with community-wide Pione…

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Living the Dream is a performing arts company run by young people for young people. On New Year’s Eve over 100 of Living the Dream’s young dancers amazed commuters with a Flash Mob performance!
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Voctave performs their a cappella version of Mary, Did You Know featuring original songwriter Mark Lowry.

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“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” was written in 1943 by composers Walter Kent, Buck Ram, and lyricist Kim Gannon. The song was originally written to honor soldiers overseas who longed to be home at Ch…

“The World Is Turned Upside Down” performed by Maddy Prior and the Carnival Band on the album “Hang Up Sorrow and Care” (Park Records, 1995, posted with permission).

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“The Deer’s Cry”, attributed to St Patrick, is known by several names: “The Breastplate of St Patrick” and “Lorica” to mention two. It is a beautiful prayer celebrating a God who lives with his c…