Fetch my beloved harp once again, Let me sing a tender melody; Let me hear those sounds once more Before I reach those bright shores. The Old Musician and His Harp, William S. Pitts Legend says that the harp is an instrument given to man by the gods to remind him of his divine roots. … Read more
“The conductor must see and hear, be resourceful and energetic, must know the nature and possibilities of instruments… The performers must feel that he feels, understands and is touched. His inner fire warms them, his enthusiasm carries them, he exudes the energy of music. Hector Berlioz” “Hector Berlioz in his essay The Art of Conducting … Read more
Let it be drawn from the people or let what is newly created be created in the spirit of our nation. Ljudevit Gaj Monument of Ivan pl. Zajc in Rijeka Ivan pl. Zajc Theatre in Rijeka IVAN pl. ZAJC Ivan pl. Zajc was born on August 3, 1832 in Rijeka as Ivan Dragutin Stjepan Zajc. … Read more
Although the elements of opera can be traced back to ancient mystery theater, the first traces that will lead to the development of opera as a new musical-theatrical genre can be found in church performances and 14th century mysteries, where words and music were combined. These traces can also be followed in the so-called intermezzos, … Read more
“The Magic Flute is the last magical opera composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart during June and July 1791, towards the end of his life. The libretto was written by Emanuel Schikaneder, the director of the Vienna traveling theater. There are records that the true author of the text was Karl Ludwig Giesecke, a singer in … Read more
