Neil Diamond's second album for Columbia Records, and his ninth studio album Serenade, was released in 1974. Three singles were lifted from the album: "Longfellow Serenade" (#5), "I've Been This Way Before" (#34) and "The Last Picasso". The album was also issued as a quadraphonic LP with some songs as alternate takes.
Serenade in A is a composition for solo piano by Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. It was completed on September 9, 1925, in Vienna, and published by Boosey & Hawkes This work was composed as a result of his signing his first recording contract for Brunswick, so Stravinsky wrote the piece in a way that each movement would fit on one side of a 78 rpm gramophone record. It was dedicated to his wife.
Structure
This compositions consists of four movements and should take 12 minutes to perform. The movement list is as follows:
Hymne (Hymn)
Romanza (Romance)
Rondoletto
Cadenza finala (Final Cadence)
Even though the work is titled "Serenade in A", it is not actually in the key of A major nor in A minor. According to Eric White, A is not the "key" of the work, but rather the music radiates from and tends towards A as a "tonic pole". Thus, the first and the last chord of each movement contains the note A, either as the root, third, or fifth of a triad. According to Stravinsky, the piece was conceived "in imitation of the Nachtmusik of the eighteenth century, which was usually commissioned by patron princes for various festive occasions, and included, as did the suites, an indeterminate number of pieces". Therefore, the movement titles are meant to evoke the specific parts of such festive celebration.
Serenade is a ballet by George Balanchine to Tschaikovsky's 1880 Serenade for Strings in C, Op. 48. Students of the School of American Ballet gave the first performance on Sunday, 10 June 1934 on the Felix M. Warburg estate in White Plains, N.Y., where Mozartiana had been danced the previous day. This was the first ballet that Balanchine choreographed in America. It was then presented by the Producing Company of the School of American Ballet on 6 December at the Avery Memorial Theatre of the Wadsworth Atheneum, to return the favor of sponsoring Balanchine's immigration to America. The official premiere took place on 1 March 1935 with the American Ballet at the Adelphi Theatre, New York, conducted by Sandor Harmati.
The work can be considered a bridge between his two early works for Sergei Diaghilev and his later, less episodic American works. The dance is characterized by two falls, a choreographic allusion to Giselle, but also an element in the Khorumi, a Georgian folk dance which influenced Balanchine.
Cruel uses a standard deck of 52 playing cards. The aces are placed face up to act as the foundations, upon which the suits will be built in sequence. The rest of the cards are shuffled and then dealt in 12 tableau piles, each with four cards.
The aim of the game is to place all the cards on the foundation piles, ordered from ace to king, using an unlimited number of moves.
For each move the player chooses any one of the top (exposed) cards from a tableau pile and places it either:
on another tableau pile – on the next higher value in the same suit (for example, the 5♣ can be placed on the 6♣), or
on a foundation pile – on the next lower value in the same suit (for example, the 8♣ can be placed on the 7♣).
"Angels" is a song by Dutch band Within Temptation from their third studio album, The Silent Force. It was released as the third single from the album on 13 June 2005, also accompanying a music video. The video earned the band a Golden God Award on the following year.
Track listing
"Angels" - Full Length Version (4:02)
"Say My Name" - New Track (4:06)
"Angels" - Full Length Version (4:02)
"Say My Name" - New Track (4:06)
"Forsaken" - Live 21.04.2005 at Tilburg, The Netherlands (4:54)
Music video
The video is shot in a desert in Spain.
It tells the story of a group of vigilanteangels who make it their mission to wipe out evil. Sharon den Adel is a woman who has been seemingly abandoned on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere. She accepts a lift from a priest, who takes her back to his home. The priest is in fact a demonicserial killer, who adopts different disguises to get to his victims. All of these disguises are trustworthy people, like a doctor, a police officer, a clown, judge, or a priest. As Sharon stumbles upon a board full of newspaper clippings in the killers home, which are about his previous victims, he seemingly overpowers her with chloroform. He takes a tied up Sharon to the middle of the desert to bury her alive. However, Sharon immediately awakens as the other angels approach (the other band members) and is revealed to also be one of the angels, who was left at the side of the road as bait for the serial killer, during which time the rest of the vigilantes appear and the killer is confronted with the spirits of his victims, who destroy him. The vigilantes then move onto their next target.
An angel is a fictional entity within the Marvel Comicsuniverse, based on the angels of the Abrahamic faiths. Their first Marvel Comics appearance was Marvel Tales #133. In the religious text of Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Zoroastriansim, angels are believed to be guardians of mankind and messengers of God; indeed, "angels" originates from the Greek word for messenger. In Hebrew they are mal'ach, (again messenger), Abbir (mighty) or Elohim (Godly beings).
Powers and abilities
The abilities and physical features of angels are widely varied and many seem able to alter their appearance at will, but most favor beautiful humanoid forms with large, birdlike wings growing from their backs. They are immortal and do not age. Most angels seem to have varying degrees of superhuman strength, and they often can fire bolts of heavenly fire from their hands or summon burning swords at will. They can make themselves invisible to humans, although rare sensitives may still see them. Many angels can generate illusions and compel humans to obey their will, and some can resurrect the dead by sharing their own divine essence with the deceased. When slain, the Grigori angels spontaneously combusted; whether other angels would likewise is uncertain.
A beautifully filmed and danced performance of one of Balanchine's most beautiful works. The leads are Darci Kistler, Kyra Nichols, Maria Calegari, Adam Luders, and Leonid Koslov.
published: 03 Sep 2016
ONSTAGE | George Balanchine's Serenade
Get an onstage look at George Balanchine's stunning Serenade from dress rehearsal.
Carmen | Citizens Bank Opera House | http://bit.ly/2SkFM5p
Video by Ernesto Galan
published: 19 Mar 2020
SERENADE 1973 NYCB
Here is a pretty clean copy of the 1973 Berlin film of one of George Balanchine's earliest masterpices. Principal women in order of apperance are Kay Mazzo, Sara Leand, Karin von Aroldingen, and Peter Martins and Jean Pierre Bonnefoux. The lighting is different than it was on stage, but the musical tempi is correct.
published: 27 May 2021
SERENADE (Sacramento Ballet - 2011 / Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings)
Here's my 2011 staging of Balanchine's enduring masterpiece, SERENADE for the Sacramento Ballet.. This was the first ballet he choreographed in America, and it was for his students at his (and Lincoln Kirstien's) new SCHOOL of AMERICAN BALLET in New York City. Choreographed in 1934 to "teach the students how to be on stage," according to Balanchine, this ballet has gone through many changes, including costumes, decor, order of the music, and even the number of soloists...and yet...this ballet has remained true to his original intent ("Dancers dancing in the moonlight") and is still, SERENADE. When he was choreographing this he said he never knew who would turn up for rehearsals, so he just choreographed for the number of dancers who showed up. This rather haphazard approached has morphed ...
published: 02 May 2019
NYC Ballet's Ashley Bouder on Balanchine's SERENADE
Principal Dancer Ashley Bouder talks about why dancing Serenade is amazing for both the corps and the principals, and why Balanchine's first ballet in America is still relevant today.
A beautifully filmed and danced performance of one of Balanchine's most beautiful works. The leads are Darci Kistler, Kyra Nichols, Maria Calegari, Adam Luders...
A beautifully filmed and danced performance of one of Balanchine's most beautiful works. The leads are Darci Kistler, Kyra Nichols, Maria Calegari, Adam Luders, and Leonid Koslov.
A beautifully filmed and danced performance of one of Balanchine's most beautiful works. The leads are Darci Kistler, Kyra Nichols, Maria Calegari, Adam Luders, and Leonid Koslov.
Get an onstage look at George Balanchine's stunning Serenade from dress rehearsal.
Carmen | Citizens Bank Opera House | http://bit.ly/2SkFM5p
Video by Ernest...
Get an onstage look at George Balanchine's stunning Serenade from dress rehearsal.
Carmen | Citizens Bank Opera House | http://bit.ly/2SkFM5p
Video by Ernesto Galan
Get an onstage look at George Balanchine's stunning Serenade from dress rehearsal.
Carmen | Citizens Bank Opera House | http://bit.ly/2SkFM5p
Video by Ernesto Galan
Here is a pretty clean copy of the 1973 Berlin film of one of George Balanchine's earliest masterpices. Principal women in order of apperance are Kay Mazzo, Sar...
Here is a pretty clean copy of the 1973 Berlin film of one of George Balanchine's earliest masterpices. Principal women in order of apperance are Kay Mazzo, Sara Leand, Karin von Aroldingen, and Peter Martins and Jean Pierre Bonnefoux. The lighting is different than it was on stage, but the musical tempi is correct.
Here is a pretty clean copy of the 1973 Berlin film of one of George Balanchine's earliest masterpices. Principal women in order of apperance are Kay Mazzo, Sara Leand, Karin von Aroldingen, and Peter Martins and Jean Pierre Bonnefoux. The lighting is different than it was on stage, but the musical tempi is correct.
Here's my 2011 staging of Balanchine's enduring masterpiece, SERENADE for the Sacramento Ballet.. This was the first ballet he choreographed in America, and it ...
Here's my 2011 staging of Balanchine's enduring masterpiece, SERENADE for the Sacramento Ballet.. This was the first ballet he choreographed in America, and it was for his students at his (and Lincoln Kirstien's) new SCHOOL of AMERICAN BALLET in New York City. Choreographed in 1934 to "teach the students how to be on stage," according to Balanchine, this ballet has gone through many changes, including costumes, decor, order of the music, and even the number of soloists...and yet...this ballet has remained true to his original intent ("Dancers dancing in the moonlight") and is still, SERENADE. When he was choreographing this he said he never knew who would turn up for rehearsals, so he just choreographed for the number of dancers who showed up. This rather haphazard approached has morphed into a genuine masterpiece of dance and loved internationally, and is in the repertory of every major (and minor) ballet company in the world. The lead dancers in this video are Alexandra Cunningham, ("Waltz") Amanda Porter, ("Russian") Ava Chatterson, ("Dark Angel") Oliver-Paul Adams, ("Waltz") and Rick Porter, ("Elegie"). I've now staged this ballet for over 30 years; for co's ranging from the Paris Opera Ballet to the Milwaukee Ballet, and from the Beijing Dance Academy to Goucher College...and it is always a grand success. Like so many of Balanchine's ballets, it's virtually indestructable.
Here's my 2011 staging of Balanchine's enduring masterpiece, SERENADE for the Sacramento Ballet.. This was the first ballet he choreographed in America, and it was for his students at his (and Lincoln Kirstien's) new SCHOOL of AMERICAN BALLET in New York City. Choreographed in 1934 to "teach the students how to be on stage," according to Balanchine, this ballet has gone through many changes, including costumes, decor, order of the music, and even the number of soloists...and yet...this ballet has remained true to his original intent ("Dancers dancing in the moonlight") and is still, SERENADE. When he was choreographing this he said he never knew who would turn up for rehearsals, so he just choreographed for the number of dancers who showed up. This rather haphazard approached has morphed into a genuine masterpiece of dance and loved internationally, and is in the repertory of every major (and minor) ballet company in the world. The lead dancers in this video are Alexandra Cunningham, ("Waltz") Amanda Porter, ("Russian") Ava Chatterson, ("Dark Angel") Oliver-Paul Adams, ("Waltz") and Rick Porter, ("Elegie"). I've now staged this ballet for over 30 years; for co's ranging from the Paris Opera Ballet to the Milwaukee Ballet, and from the Beijing Dance Academy to Goucher College...and it is always a grand success. Like so many of Balanchine's ballets, it's virtually indestructable.
Principal Dancer Ashley Bouder talks about why dancing Serenade is amazing for both the corps and the principals, and why Balanchine's first ballet in America i...
Principal Dancer Ashley Bouder talks about why dancing Serenade is amazing for both the corps and the principals, and why Balanchine's first ballet in America is still relevant today.
Principal Dancer Ashley Bouder talks about why dancing Serenade is amazing for both the corps and the principals, and why Balanchine's first ballet in America is still relevant today.
A beautifully filmed and danced performance of one of Balanchine's most beautiful works. The leads are Darci Kistler, Kyra Nichols, Maria Calegari, Adam Luders, and Leonid Koslov.
Get an onstage look at George Balanchine's stunning Serenade from dress rehearsal.
Carmen | Citizens Bank Opera House | http://bit.ly/2SkFM5p
Video by Ernesto Galan
Here is a pretty clean copy of the 1973 Berlin film of one of George Balanchine's earliest masterpices. Principal women in order of apperance are Kay Mazzo, Sara Leand, Karin von Aroldingen, and Peter Martins and Jean Pierre Bonnefoux. The lighting is different than it was on stage, but the musical tempi is correct.
Here's my 2011 staging of Balanchine's enduring masterpiece, SERENADE for the Sacramento Ballet.. This was the first ballet he choreographed in America, and it was for his students at his (and Lincoln Kirstien's) new SCHOOL of AMERICAN BALLET in New York City. Choreographed in 1934 to "teach the students how to be on stage," according to Balanchine, this ballet has gone through many changes, including costumes, decor, order of the music, and even the number of soloists...and yet...this ballet has remained true to his original intent ("Dancers dancing in the moonlight") and is still, SERENADE. When he was choreographing this he said he never knew who would turn up for rehearsals, so he just choreographed for the number of dancers who showed up. This rather haphazard approached has morphed into a genuine masterpiece of dance and loved internationally, and is in the repertory of every major (and minor) ballet company in the world. The lead dancers in this video are Alexandra Cunningham, ("Waltz") Amanda Porter, ("Russian") Ava Chatterson, ("Dark Angel") Oliver-Paul Adams, ("Waltz") and Rick Porter, ("Elegie"). I've now staged this ballet for over 30 years; for co's ranging from the Paris Opera Ballet to the Milwaukee Ballet, and from the Beijing Dance Academy to Goucher College...and it is always a grand success. Like so many of Balanchine's ballets, it's virtually indestructable.
Principal Dancer Ashley Bouder talks about why dancing Serenade is amazing for both the corps and the principals, and why Balanchine's first ballet in America is still relevant today.
Neil Diamond's second album for Columbia Records, and his ninth studio album Serenade, was released in 1974. Three singles were lifted from the album: "Longfellow Serenade" (#5), "I've Been This Way Before" (#34) and "The Last Picasso". The album was also issued as a quadraphonic LP with some songs as alternate takes.