After a whirlwind Easter Break, my students and I return to lessons this week (the final leg before June). This month, I am whisking them away - musically - to India.
World Music Exploration - La Oreja de Van Gogh
Thanks again to my Virtual Choir mate Luma Zuri for finding this week's clip of the week. We are exploring the music of La Oreja de Van Gogh (Van Gogh's Ear). This Spanish pop/rock band earned an Ondas Award for Best New Act for their debut "Dile al Sol".
is popular on both sides of the Atlantic.
This is Comets in the Sky (Cometas por al Cielo):
Click on the CD image below to check out more of La Oreja de Van Gogh's music:
World Music Exploration - Fandango by Antonio Soler
The first time I heard the music of Soler was at the Honens International Piano Competition. The sonata reminded me a bit of Domenico Scarlatti's music.Years later, I learned his Sonata in c# minor, which was a lot of fun:
This week, I'm introducing Padre Antonio Soler to my students.
World Music Exploration - Spanish Flamenco
World Music Exploration - Andrea Bocelli
This week, we are listening to Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, sometimes referred to as "the fourth tenor." He has made a name for himself in opera as well as pop ballads