Blue Moon
Saturday, 21 November 2009 15:43 | Written by bluesever | 
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The moon theme is a gracious one. It’s not only poets, that associate it with nice feelings. I believe it is worth, therefore, to present yet another song with the Moon in its title.
Blue Moon.
The authors of this song are Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart who were, in late 1920s, the leading composers of musicals, which were written for the Broadway and London theatres, but this industry was also affected by the Big Crisis of 1929 – 1933. Rogers and Hart turned to Hollywood...
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When the Levee Breaks
Saturday, 21 November 2009 12:03 | Written by bluesever |
When the Levee Breaks In 1927 the Mississippi river overflowed. The flood had a severe impact, but the state of Mississippi suffered most, especially its Delta area. Whole towns were destroyed as well as agriculture, the base of income for many people from that area. Tens of thousands of colored people were forced to leave their homes and head to the cities. This way the river caused ‘The Great Migration’ of black people from South to North. This disaster echoed widely across the... Last Updated (Thursday, 12 March 2015 21:04) |
Laudate Dominum
Sunday, 08 November 2009 09:18 | Written by bluesever |
In 1773 Mozart became employed as a member of the music ensemble in the residence of the Prince Archbishop of Salzburg Hieronymus Colloredo. In Salzburg he had many friends and admirers, he was the city’s favourite musician. Despite his artistic successes Mozart began to think about looking for better opportunities elsewhere, as the time passed. He was unsatisfied with his income of 150 florins per year. In 1775 the court’s theatre was closed down and Mozart, who planned to compose... Last Updated (Monday, 16 March 2015 20:17) |
