Anastasia SeckersThe Premiere of FantasiaDuring a musical premiere, something new is introduced to the world for the first time. Audiences have the privilege of experiencing a work…Apr 25, 2022Apr 25, 2022
Anastasia SeckersMusical Storytelling: Berlioz and DisneySome people believe that music can tell a story without a single word. Others prefer to help the music along by providing extra information…Mar 28, 20222Mar 28, 20222
Anastasia SeckersBeethoven Stands the Test of TimeBeethoven’s 9th symphony, completed and premiered in 1824, seems to have been just as popular one hundred years ago as it is today. A quick…Mar 6, 20222Mar 6, 20222
Anastasia SeckersThe Messiah, Performed by the New York PhilharmonicHandel’s Messiah has been continuously performed for nearly 300 years since its premiere. Unlike many other old works, it has never fallen…Feb 20, 20223Feb 20, 20223
Anastasia SeckersMonteverdi’s MadrigalsWhile searching the Library of Congress Digital Archives, I came across an interesting object relating to Claudio Monteverdi, the composer…Feb 7, 20223Feb 7, 20223
Anastasia SeckersThe Sorcerer’s ApprenticeThe object I found is a drawing of part of a scene from the Disney film “Fantasia.” This particular drawing depicts the character Mickey…Jan 28, 2022Jan 28, 2022