At Seattle Opera May 2018; seattleopera.org/aida for details. The high-stakes love triangle between a captured princess, a conflicted military commander, and the King’s formidable daughter unfolds in a variety of Egyptian locales amid glorious spectacle and rousing choruses—including the famous Triumphal March. Aida looms large as a monumental masterpiece of the highest order.

AIDA

First held in 1962, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition has established itself as a joyous festival dedicated to the discovery and celebration of the world's finest young pianists. 
Nobuyuki Tsujii (born September 13, 1988) is an amazing Japanese pianist, born blind but gifted with a talent for music. 
John Giordano who was jury chairman for the Cliburn competition, said, "“He’s amazing. We closed our eyes and it’s so phenomenal that it’s hard to withhold your tears. Nobu played the most difficult hour-long Beethoven piece (Hammerklavier, Sonata no. 29) flawlessly. For anyone, it’s extraordinary. But for someone blind who learns by ear, it’s mind-boggling.”
Watch him live on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDtT5sSu5VQ

Chopin: Études, Op. 10: Étude No. 2 in A Minor

Track 1
JS BACH Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041: 3rd movement

Track 2
JS BACH Violin Concerto in E, BWV 1042: 1st movement

Track 3
JS BACH Concerto in D minor for two violins, BWV 1043: 1st movement

Track 4 – JS BACH Concerto in D minor for two violins, BWV 1043: 2nd movement
Gidon Kremer, violins, with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
DECCA 478 3348

Audio kindly supplied by Silver Partner Universal Music


JS BACH Violin Concerto in E, BWV 1042: 1st movement

JS BACH Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041: 3rd movement

Alice Sara Ott Spielt Grieg - Klavierkonzert A - Moll Op 16 

Alice Sara Ott -Spielt Grieg - Klavierkonzert A - Moll Op 16

One of Verdi’s most unforgettable tunes, played by the central “Triumphal March” sequence in Act Two of AIDA. John Fiore conducts the orchestra of Seattle Opera. Philip Newton, photo.

Triumphal March and Ballet from AIDA

Gil Shaham, director and violin soloist
Recorded at the Sydney Opera House on Saturday 4 July 2015
Audio kindly supplied by Silver Partner ABC Classic FM

JS BACH Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041: 2. Andante

For his 1871 opera celebrating the world of ancient Egypt, Giuseppe Verdi invented a strange musical world full of pungent harmonies and curling arabesques to give an otherworldly character to the prayers to the god Ptah. Marcy Stonikas sings the Priestess in Seattle Opera’s “Aida." John Fiore conducts the chorus and orchestra of Seattle Opera. Photo by Philip Newton.

To learn more about operatic orientalism, go to http://www.seattleoperablog.com/2015/10/western-fantasies-of-east-orientalism.html

Verdi's "Ancient Egyptian" Music

“To war!” Verdi’s powerful music sweeps all of Egypt up into a frenzy, aimed at extermination of the barbarian invaders. John Fiore conducts Clayton Brainerd (the King of Egypt), Daniel Sumegi (Ramfis), David Pomeroy (Radamès), Alexandra LoBianco (Aida), Elena Gabouri (Amneris), and the chorus and orchestra of Seattle Opera. Philip Newton, photo.

AIDA Battle Cry

For the Temple Scene in AIDA (Act 1 Scene 2), Verdi created a monumental musical structure, alternating the heroic cries of bass, tenor, and male chorus with the wailing of high soprano and female chorus. John Fiore conducts Brian Jagde (Radames), Daniel Sumegi (Ramfis), Marcy Stonikas (High Priestess), and the chorus and orchestra of Seattle Opera. Philip Newton, photo. 

Photo by Rozarii Lynch

Ramfis Blesses the Sword of Radames - from AIDA

Following AIDA's magnificent Triumphal Scene, prisoners of war are dragged in before the King of Egypt. Their leader, Amonasro, begs the king to be merciful, but the Egyptian priests recommend harsh punishment for the enemy. John Fiore conducts Alfred Walker (Amonasro), Alexandra LoBianco (Aida), David Pomeroy (Radamès), Elena Gabouri (Amneris), Daniel Sumegi (Ramfis), Clayton Brainerd (the King), and the chorus and orchestra of Seattle Opera. Philip Newton, photo.

AIDA: Triumphal Scene Ensemble

The Seasons, Op. 37a - October, Autumn Song, composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

https://www.aleksandramikulska.com​

https://bio.to/aleksandra​

European Melodies

Mazurka in B-Flat Minor, Op. 24, No. 4

Chopin - Mazurka in B-flat minor, Op. 24, No. 4 (Live)

Tchaikovsky - Piano Concerto 1. A.S. Ott/Orchestra of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine

Sonata Pathetique - Beethoven

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Riccardo Muti, conductor
Yefim Bronfman, piano

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 In G Major, Op. 58 (February 2017)

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Verdi's "Ancient Egyptian" Music

Seattle Opera

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