Shostakovich Why is he famous? As World War II swept through Europe, a young Russian composer set out to win the fight with his piano. But is it possible that a piece of music was so powerful it actually ended the Siege of Leningrad? Did Shostakovich create the first Weapon of Mass Destruction?
Clips from the “I Am The Mighty Jungulator” performance at Bristol’s Colston Hall, 2006, involving sampled instruments from the London Philharmonia’s performance of Shostakovich’s sixth symphony (which immediately preceded it) along with multiple video sources mixed and jungulated live.
In time for Dmitri Shostakovich’s 100th birthday on September 25, 2006, ECM reissued Keith Jarrett’s recording of the 24 Preludes and Fugues for piano. Originally recorded in 1991 it counts amongst the most significant of Jarrett’s interpretations of music from the ‘classical’ tradition.
Read about the recording here, more background information here, some press reactions here, and order the 2-CD here.
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 II (Allegro). Herbert von Karajan – Berliner Philharmoniker accompanied by a collection of rare photographs.
Documentary about the life and times of Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 – 1975). Directed by Oliver Becker in 2006. Contains a lot of rare footage of the composer himself.
Ticket sales are now up for the premiere of the new season: A full evening of Dmitri Shostakovich played by a trio of stellar Japanese musicians based in Berlin, Copenhagen and Paris! Get your tickets here! Programme and previews here!
A very dear friend of the house, Christian Friedländer from the Royal Theatre, dropped by to assist with an impromptu scenography for the ‘Dance of Terror’ performance. Arigato, Christian-san!
This is our official Foursquare page and you can do check-in’s on your mobile to unlock specials! UPDATE: First social buzz on Twitter and Flickr.
You can also unlock specials at our friends, Det Japanske Taarn in Tivoli, from June 24th, 2010.
Did Shostakovich create the first Weapon of Mass Destruction?
Clips from the “I Am The Mighty Jungulator” performance at Bristol’s Colston Hall, 2006, involving sampled instruments from the London Philharmonia’s performance of Shostakovich’s sixth symphony (which immediately preceded it) along with multiple video sources mixed and jungulated live.
Originally recorded in 1991 it counts amongst the most significant of Jarrett’s interpretations of music from the ‘classical’ tradition.
Herbert von Karajan – Berliner Philharmoniker accompanied by a collection of rare photographs.
Documentary about the life and times of Dmitri Shostakovich (1906 – 1975).
Ticket sales are now up for the premiere of the new season: A full evening of Dmitri Shostakovich played by a trio of stellar Japanese musicians based in Berlin, Copenhagen and Paris! Get your tickets here! Programme and previews here!
First season:
Film Music for Solo Piano, Vol. 1
The Messer Quartet
Film Music for Piano Trio
New Chamber Music
New Chamber Music (Revised)
Dance of Terror (Dedicated to Dennis Hopper)
A very dear friend of the house, Christian Friedländer from the Royal Theatre, dropped by to assist with an impromptu scenography for the ‘Dance of Terror’ performance. Arigato, Christian-san!
This is our official Foursquare page and you can do check-in’s on your mobile to unlock specials! UPDATE: First social buzz on Twitter and Flickr.
You can also unlock specials at our friends, Det Japanske Taarn in Tivoli, from June 24th, 2010.
Our next exhibition opens May 29th 2010 (on display until August 31th). Seven photographs by Danish artist Signe Vad (CV) compose the work “The Decisive Moment”, a series of dramatic selfportraits shot between 2006 and 2008. This exhibition was originally premiered at Peter Lav Gallery in Valby (this gallery have since relocated to central Copenhagen).
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Den Collinske Gaard is proud to collaborate with the Shigeru Kawai Piano Company. The Shigeru Kawai pianos are not only the most technically advanced in the world, but also instruments built with great passion and pride.
Eriko Makimura & Co. are curating a series of new chamber music concerts at Den Collinske Gaard. This show in the series is a special performance featuring grand piano and a ballet dancer. [Updated programme available here].
This performance is scheduled for Saturday, May 29, 2010. Doors: 19:00, Concert: 20:00, Electric café: 22:00-00:00. Please remember: Very limited seats [...]
Our next event is the the second program of a series of film music for piano concerts by Eriko Makimura. Please note that we have a very limited number of seats available, so buy your tickets now. Also, remember that the ticket price includes free food (served in the extended intermission) and afterparty! SOLD OUT
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We are proud to offer quality wine at Den Collinske Gaard. We are collaborating with the esteemed wine house Kjær & Sommerfeldt, founded in 1875, in providing a good service and a special selection of premium wine brands.
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Make sure to witness the reprise of Kraftwerk arrangered for piano and cello as well as performances of new works and rarely performed compositions. “New Chamber Music” presents a unique programme performed by Eriko Makimura & Co. featuring Keiko Gomi on March 27, 2010. (Doors: 19:00, Concert: 20:00). Read more about the concert here. [...]
Superhighway Sound Injection af Messerkvartetten
February 27, 2010. More information about the concert here.
Programme:
Intro: Installation af MBD73 og CHIAKI….
1. MBD73 AKA Carsten Bo Eriksen – …as we fall through the sky (6.24) min.
2. Ture Larsen – Traffic Light (11.00) min.
3. Hugi Gudmundsson – Matins (6.00) min.
4. Martin Lohse – Wood on strings (6.00) min.
5. Arvo Pärt [...]
Musical Director Eriko Makimura is currently planning a series of concerts at Den Collinske Gaard. Get tickets here!
Programme:
Aki Ito “Chains Pour Violoncello*” 7′
Claude Debussy “Sonate Pour Violoncello et Piano” 11′
Tōru Takemitsu “Orion” 11′
Jean-Baptiste Barrière** “Sonate No. 1 for Violoncello and Harpsichord” 5′
Kraftwerk “Die Roboter” (arranged for Piano and Violoncello) 6′
Frederic Rzewski [...]
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Studio D is available for rent on a daily basis. Contact us for more information.
After the upcoming piano concert with Eriko Makimura, the room will open “Electric Cafe”, a casual lounge with bar and avantgarde and classical music on the sound system. Expect Klaus Nomi, Arnold Schönberg, Karlheinz Stockhausen back-to-back with Reinhold Friedl, Anton Webern and Kraftwerk! There will also be Japanese snacks