Live performance: Florida State University Wind Orchestra, Timothy Wiggins, Conductor, February 2, 2013

Program Notes: Panta Rhei, from the Greek “everything flows,” is a term that is attributed to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus (c.535-c.475 B.C.). He believed that permanence was an illusion of the senses, that the world is permanently becoming and that all things are in constant flux. For me, music encapsulates this concept. For one, music only exists in time and therefore is in constant flux. There is also no permanence; one can never experience a piece the same way twice, nor is it possible to perform a piece exactly the same. Heraclitus beautifully sums up this concept by saying that one can never step into the same river twice. I find this comforting and exciting as a listener and as a composer. Panta Rhei was commissioned and premiered by Steven D. Davis and the UMKC Wind Symphony. 

Panta Rhei (2010) for Wind Ensemble

The Royal Ballet Principal talks in detail about his love for MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet.

Award-winning and internationally-acclaimed Royal Ballet Principal Steven McRae, is a delightfully versatile performer. Whether cast as the love-struck Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake or the tap dancing Mad Hatter in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the Sydney-born dancer raises up to and excels in every challenge. But if there is one role he confesses is ‘in my blood and in my bones’, it’s the title character of Romeo and Juliet, which the ballet star learnt and first performed on very short notice.

‘I was at home on a Saturday evening and at midnight I got this phone call from [Royal Ballet Principal] Roberta Marquez,’ McRae recalls of his early years as a Soloist at the Company. ‘She said: "I’m in Paris, and I’ve just done Don Quixote, but I have to do it again tomorrow, and my partner just hurt himself. Can you come and do it?"' He accepted instantly.

Despite having never danced with the ballerina, and arriving at the theatre with just under an hour to spare before curtain call, his performance was so well received that, upon his return to London, he was asked to understudy the part of Romeo. It didn’t take long for him to debut in that role: ‘The next day [former Principal] Johan Kobborg hurt himself, so that’s when my chance appeared’.

For McRae, Romeo was not just a turning point in his life and career, but also a role he feels he has made his own. ‘I had watched every single show since joining the Company, so when it came to actually doing it, I guess I knew it.’ But he recognises that much of his success with the ballet is down to Kenneth MacMillan’s amazing choreography: ‘The man was a genius. If you let the steps do the talking, it works.’

Steven McRae on Romeo and Juliet (Full interview)

Boris Brejcha - Terminal Zero
Fckng Serious (2024)
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The countdown is drawing to a close as we approach the highly anticipated release of the year. Boris Brejcha's 9th album, "Level One," is set to drop on Fckng Serious on April 19, 2024. As we edge closer to this monumental release date, we're treated to a final sneak peek. This preview includes two tracks, "Terminal Zero" and "Atlantis," showcasing Boris Brejcha's signature style once again.

Boris himself describes his album as a captivating blend of familiar and nostalgic sounds, offering listeners a delightful journey through his artistic career. "Level One" encapsulates his entire musical journey, featuring a variety of songs that not only showcase his unmistakable style but also pay homage to his previous works.

The two new tracks, "Terminal Zero" and "Atlantis," are not only integral parts of Boris' set but also represent the fusion he aims to emphasize in his album. "Terminal Zero" reveals Boris's deep connection to high-tech minimal sounds beloved in clubs. Its driving bassline and classic Boris Brejcha elements make it suitable for both big festivals and intimate techno clubs. On the other hand, "Atlantis" holds a special position as the concluding track of "Level One." It possesses a timeless quality, almost inviting listeners to dream with its emotional melody and flowing structure, serving as the album's outro.

These two tracks are pivotal components of the album, yet their individual quality also allows them to stand alone as singles. We're thrilled to present these tracks so close to the album release date.
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Level One

Terminal Zero

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