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Giselle: The Original Collaboration
Exploring the origins of the ballet, Giselle, including the first choreographers; Jean Coralli (and Jules Perrot), the early ambitions of the composer; Adolphe Adam, and whether there was a collaborative relationship between the two (or three).
The Haunted Ballroom | In The Spotlight
Shining the spotlight on a charming one-act ballet titled The Haunted Ballroom from 1934. Sadly lost to time, this ballet is still very much jewel in the history of U.K. ballet productions and one that I very much hope will be re-staged so it can be enjoyed in all its glory once again.
Conjuring Sonic Imagery
Is it possible to tell a story without words and without visuals, using nothing but music and sound?
My Favourite Albums Released In My Lifetime So Far
A selection of albums released within my lifetime that have been a huge source of inspiration to me and that no matter what, I always end up going back to.
(Including a Spotify playlist of some of my favourite tracks).
Rhapsody In Blue: 100 Years
One of the most celebrated and esteemed classical-jazz works of the 20th century- Rhapsody In Blue- was premiered at the Aeolian Hall in New York City, 100 years ago today!
My Favourite ‘Ballet Tracks’ | Top 10
A list of my top ten ballet tracks, including excerpts from Romeo & Juliet, Raymonda, and Swan Lake!
I have also included a Spotify playlist, so you can easily listen to every track I’ve shared.
AI vs Music Composition
It seems that creative jobs aren’t all as safe as we thought they’d be, including something like music composition.
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