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Towards World Ballet Pianists Day Question of the day...What if Ballet Pianists disappeared? The Irreplaceable Art of Ballet Pianists Imagine a world where the presence of ballet pianists in dance studios has vanished. The scenario presents a stark reality where no new CDs are recorded for ballet classes, and the existing repertoire becomes a finite resource. This thought experiment isn't just about the absence of new music; it's a reflection on the unique contribution of ballet pianists to the art of dance. Ballet pianists do more than play music; they breathe life into ballet classes with their intuitive understanding of movement and rhythm. Their ability to improvise, or to read scores very quickly and adapt in real-time, creates a dynamic environment that recorded music cannot replicate. The current repertoire on CDs might suffice for a while, but it would soon become repetitive and stale, lacking the spontaneous creativity that live pianists bring to each class. In daily lessons, the absence of new music would mean a loss of inspiration and motivation for dancers. The nuanced interplay between dancer and pianist, where each movement is met with a corresponding musical expression, fosters an atmosphere of artistic growth. Without this, the learning environment would be less vibrant, potentially impacting the development of dancers' emotional connection to music and movement. Looking to the future, the role of ballet pianists is integral to the preservation and evolution of classical ballet. Their artistry is not merely a backdrop but a collaborative force that shapes the interpretation and execution of ballet. And Artificial Intelligence? Can it substitute Ballet Pianists? While AI may offer technical solutions for creating exercise music, it lacks the soulful essence that human pianists embody. The feeling, passion, knowledge, and empathetic response to a dancer's movements are qualities that AI cannot emulate. This is because it happens in real time, in the moment in which dancers start to move and ballet pianists watch them and transform this moment into pure art. Ballet pianists are indeed unique. They are not just musicians; they are co-creators in the dance studio, responding to the ebb and flow of the dancers' energy. Their disappearance would leave a void that technology cannot fill, underscoring the irreplaceable nature of human artistry in ballet. The hypothetical disappearance of ballet pianists highlights their invaluable role in the world of dance. It reminds us that while technology can augment the arts, it cannot replace the human spirit that infuses music with emotion and understanding. The future of classical ballet, therefore, remains inextricably linked to the continued presence and innovation of ballet pianists, whose artistry is as timeless as the dance itself. #worldballetpianistsday #pianist #piano #ballet #dancer #balletclass #musician #celebration #music #inspiration #balletmusic

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Practice your Scales: 4 octaves up, 4 octaves down, both parallel and contrary motion, relative minors, harmonic minors, melodic minors, Hanon, Czerny, Arpeggios, and then just maybe you, too, can play like an 8 year old:

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In the Concerto in G major K 216, the notable step forward made by Mozart and the detachment, the result of maturation, compared to the two previous concerts becomes evident. The inspiration and compositional technique are placed, here, on a higher level; here Mozart achieves, for the first time, a perfect balance between the instrumental panache required by a concert and the contained expressiveness of the music. The solo instrument is placed in the right emphasis, without however giving too much virtuosity. The bravura passages never go to the detriment of musical ideas, the high register is used sparingly, double string passages and other artifices of violin technique are almost completely missing. Also significant is the fact that the Concerto, like the two subsequent ones K 218 and K 219, ends with a piano, without making any concession to the exhibitionist ambitions of the soloist; in the final rondo the violin does not even take part in the last reprise of the ritornello. The brilliant instrumental effects, which are not lacking, are never an end in themselves, but rather subordinated to the quality of the musical ideas. https://lnkd.in/ecy6e_7G

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𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 Maintaining the correct posture is crucial for classical guitarists to keep their shoulders relaxed. This relaxation helps to prevent tension in the shoulder, arm, hand and also in the neck and related issues like nervosity and memory problems. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 Many performers, including myself, have struggled with shoulder tension, especially during complicated sections of a piece. This tension often accumulates over years of practice and performance, leading to long-term issues. Little issues accumulate over the years and create problems. 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 After years of dealing with this problem, I discovered that specialized yoga training can be incredibly beneficial. Here’s how yoga helped me: 𝟏. 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Yoga exercises focus on improving overall body posture - begining with our hip over the back and shoulders - which directly affects how relaxed your shoulders can remain during a performance. Being aware of the posture and returning to work on our basics with Yoga is very helpful. 𝟐. 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Regular yoga practice increases flexibility and promotes relaxation, which are essential for preventing tension buildup. 𝟑. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Integrating yoga into my daily routine helped me become more disciplined and consistent in my practice and performance preparation. 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 I've been performing for over 30 years, and despite trying various solutions, it was yoga that made a significant difference. After just a few weeks of specialized training, I noticed: - A marked decrease in shoulder, arm and hand tension. - An improvement in my overall performance quality. - A more relaxed and open sound when playing. 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 For those struggling with similar issues, I highly recommend: 𝟏. 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Look for yoga instructors who understand the specific needs of musicians and can tailor exercises to target shoulder tension. I could work Online with you or if you live in the Wiesbaden/Frankfurt region, then I could recommend you a fantastic yoga teacher. 𝟐. 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞: Incorporate yoga into your daily routine to maintain its benefits consistently. 𝟑. 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Always be mindful of your posture during practice and performance to prevent tension buildup. By sharing your experience, you can help fellow guitarists avoid long-term issues and improve their performance quality through yoga and mindfulness.

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1:59 By Andy Sankey 1:59 is a piece of work created over 18 months, it is a combination of un-edited soundscape recordings including bird song, water, and wind with ambient sound. The aim of this work is to capture truly random sounds of nature without any other industrial noise or interference and blending electronic randomly generated sounds to harmonically complement the soundscape. The track is 1 hour and 59 minutes long, each audio track has been recorded independently, the levels of each track has been balanced to achieve a calm, tranquil sonic experience. There are no post-production effects added or automation of the mix, the sounds are consistent and as they were recorded. #music #composition #soundscape #creativearts https://lnkd.in/e6ZtUKjs

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Louvre considers moving Mona Lisa to underground chamber to end ‘Public Disappointment’. In the current setting, visitors need to stand in a long line to see Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa (1503) for a few seconds to take pictures and selfies with the famous painting. This experience is often annoying and disappointing for tourists, with one recent analysis of 18,000 reviews deeming the Renaissance portrait “the world’s most disappointing masterpiece.” Da Vinci’s iconic image of an almost-smiling woman is protected by bullet-proof, anti-reflective glass, along with tightly-controlled temperature and humidity settings to ensure the painting’s conservation. In an effort to remedy this situation, the Mona Lisa may be moved to an underground chamber, according to a report in The Telegraph Tuesday. Louvre director Laurence des Cars recently suggested the relocation of the popular artwork to a dedicated room constructed in the institution’s basement. The Louvre receives nine million visitors annually, and according to museum officials, the Mona Lisa is the main attraction for 80 per cent of those people. During especially busy days, 250,000 people stand in the waiting line. The painting’s popularity has prompted other attempts to improve the viewing experience, including a repainting of the gallery’s walls from eggshell yellow to midnight blue in 2019, as well as a shift in the queuing system for visitors. A new underground chamber for painting would be part of a future “Grand Louvre” renovation, with a new entrance to the museum. Visitors would bypass the glass pyramid entry and be lead directly to underground rooms: one for the Mona Lisa and the other for temporary exhibitions. The budget for the Louvre’s overhaul is estimated at €500 million, according to Le Figaro. But the French economy has yielded worse-than-expected debt and deficit forecasts, resulting in President Emmanuel Macron’s government trying to reduce state spending by €25 billion in its next annual budget. The Mona Lisa was also the site of a protest in January, after activists threw pumpkin soup at it. The painting suffered no damage, but the incident was denounced by culture minister Rachida Dati as an attack on French heritage. #artcollecting #artexhibition #artmuseum #artinvesting #artinvestment #artcollector #artnews #artworld #artmarket #artmarketnews #artauction #artgallery #artfair #arthistory #artworld #fair #worldrecord #modernart #impressionism #postwar #contemporaryart #monalisa #louvre

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Why Learn Music Theory? Part 1 Music Enhances Academic Performance: - It improves cognitive functions, such as neuroplasticity and executive functions. - It enhances mathematic skills, such as pattern recognition and spatial-temporal skills. - It enhances reading skills, such as phonological awareness, vocabulary, comprehension. - It enhances critical thinking, such as analytical skills and problem-solving. Stay tuned for more.....

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Part of my new song i called Hermes Trismegistus ‏ [Wikipedia]: Hermes Trismegistus (from Ancient Greek: Ἑρμῆς ὁ Τρισμέγιστος, “Hermes the Thrice-Greatest”; Classical Latin: Mercurius ter Maximus) is a legendary Hellenistic period figure that originated as a syncretic combination of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth.[1] He is the purported author of the Hermetica, a widely diverse series of ancient and medieval pseudepigraphica that lay the basis of various philosophical systems known as Hermeticism. ‏The wisdom attributed to this figure in antiquity combined a knowledge of both the material and the spiritual world, which rendered the writings attributed to him of great relevance to those who were interested in the interrelationship between the material and the divine.[2]

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The force behind your intuition, clairvoyance & psychic experiences is Neptune. And it's going Retrograde on July 2nd, in Pisces. 🕉... Nipoon #astrology #astro #numerology #psychology #Mindfulness #wellness https://lnkd.in/g72w9y4d

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This is the story of the making & meaning of the painting, "Reaching for the Moon." (You can shop/view this painting at www.nancysart.co)