La SGAE avanza hacia su autodestrucción Noticias en español / News in Spanish only La Asamblea General de la entidad rechaza la aprobación de unos nuevos estatutos lo que sitúa a la institución en una posición imposible frente al Ministerio de Cultura Sastrón y Hevia, predecesores en el cargo de Pilar Jurado, ya lo habían
The 6 Finalists have today been announced at the 2019 Tchaikovsky International Cello Competition – in St. Petersburg, Russia. The 2019 Cello Finalists are: Zlatomir Fung (United States) Santiago Cañón-Valencia (Colombia) Senja Elina Rummukainen (Finland) Yibai Chen (China) Anastasia Kobekina (Russia) Taeguk Mun (South Korea) This year’s competition will be held across 6 categories – Piano, Violin, Cello, Voice, Woodwinds and Brass Instruments. Each
5 Brahms Songs for 4 Cellos David Johnstone has prepared five of the seven ‘opus 62’ songs by Brahms for four cellos. It is well possible with larger cello ensembles too. The writing of this cello version is technically comfortable for intermediate or advanced players, though the maturity of Brahms will sure give ensembles an
Volumes of Bach Chorales for 4 Cellos Presentation of 20 Chorales of Johann Sebastian Bach in 5 volumes, suitable for the intermediate cellist. Prepared by David Johnstone. Sheet music available here: https://johnstone-music.com/categoria-producto/transcripciones/facil-ensembles-de-cellos COMPLETE LISTING OF CHORALE WORKS VOLUME 1 JM 01 Original Title: “Mitten wir im Leben sind” English translation: “In the midst of
2019 International Tchaikovsky Competition – Semi-finalists (Cello) Notes in English / Notas solamente en inglés The 2019 International Tchaikovsky Competition, taking place in Moscow and St Petersburg, has reached its semi-final stage. Twenty-five contestants took part in the first round of the cello category, held from 18 to 20 June in the Chamber Hall of the
Daniel Barenboim es nombrado director honorífico de Filarmónica de Berlín Noticias en español / News in Spanish only La Filarmónica de Berlín nombró como director honorífico al argentino-israelí Daniel Barenboim, reseña DPA. Cincuenta años después de su debut con esa orquesta, el 14 de junio de 1969, la Filarmónica quiere resaltar así su vínculo con
Axelrod no seguirá al frente de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla Noticias en español / News in Spanish only John Axelrod no seguirá al frente de la ROSS para la temporada 2020-2021. El consejo de administración de la Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla, conformado por la Junta de Andalucía y el Ayuntamiento de Sevilla, ha
* QUEEN – MULTI-CELLOS: Bohemian rhapsody arranged David Johnstone for 8 Cellos https://youtu.be/qwpBt5iWZ_0
Noticias en español / News in Spanish only El patronato de la Fundación Baluarte ha designado por unanimidad a María Antonia Rodríguez como nueva gerente de la entidad, siguiendo la recomendación del comité de selección que se constituyó para escoger a la persona que se hará cargo de la Fundación a partir del próximo 1
A 1938 viola bought from an Arkansas violin shop was among the gifts presented yesterday by President Trump to Emperor Naruhito A viola made in 1938 by Ivan W. Allison of Charleston, West Virginia, was amongst the gifts presented by President Trump yesterday to the new Emperor of Japan, who happens to be a keen
Crecer con Arte – Auditorio de Barañain, Navarra, España. Martes 28 Mayo 2019 News only in Spanish Esta última edición de “Crecer con Arte” es un proyecto con jóvenes que están en centros dedicados a trabajar perfiles en riesgo de exclusión social. Varios de los temas del ‘corto’ en la banda sonora han sido compuestos
“INSPIRATIONS IN 1000 WORDS” A new article for Johnstone-Music written by the North-American cellist Barbara Hedlund. Barbara Hedlund is a talented, intelligent musician operating with an informed viewpoint in all musical styles, and a lifetime of experience as principal orchestral cellist and teacher. https://johnstone-music.com/inspirations-in-1000-words-meet-the-artist/?lang=en
“La música de tu historia. Música y cerebro en comunidad” será el 1 de junio en el teatro Gayarre de Iruña. Noticias en español / News in Spanish only Estreno mundial “Altsasuko Sonatina“ En el espectáculo del 1 de junio 2019 se estrenara una obra compuesta específicamente para este espectáculo por el compositor David Johnstone.
Sunday 7th July 2019 / domingo, 7 de julio de 2019 The Annual Auckland Cello Festival 2019 – New Zealand The music features arrangements of David Johnstone Note from the organizers: “Play in a Cello Ensemble! We will play tuneful themes in a 4-part cello ensemble! Here are the details: Place: Onehunga Community
Trío “HelloCello!” en concierto… HelloCello! Cello trio will give a concert in the ‘Museo de Navarra’ (c) Santo Domingo, Pamplona), on Saturday 20th April 2019 at 7,30pm Almost all the repertoire are compositions and transcriptions of David Johnstone. Free entry, requiring an entry ticket which is obtainable before the concert: PROGRAMME Clasicos
Félix Palomero, nuevo director técnico de la Orquesta y Coro Nacionales de España Noticias en español / News in Spanish only Félix Palomero (León, 1962) será el nuevo director técnico de la Orquesta y Coro Nacionales de España (OCNE) a partir del 7 de noviembre. Palomero, buen conocedor de la institución pues ya ocupó este mismo puesto entre
Alemania destina 6 millones al ‘250’ aniversario de Beethoven Noticias en español / News in Spanish only El Gobierno invertirá 6 millones en la celebración del 250 aniversario del nacimiento de Beethoven El Ministerio de Cultura alemán ha anunciado la inversión de 6 millones en la celebración del 250 aniversario del nacimiento de Beethoven (16 de diciembre de 1770
THE GUIDE TO OFFERS IN JOHNSTONE-MUSIC Johnstone-Music is not designed to be a ‘commercial’ place in the ordinary sense. The principal priority is to be able to share the scores of David Johnstone and take advantage of his experience during 30 years in a gigantic task in adding to the repertoire of the violoncello, and
New advice for musicians travelling in and out of the UK Dover and the Eurotunnel are among the ports to be affected by CITES legislation Notes in English / Notas en ingles Musicians travelling in and out of the UK after 29 March need to be aware of the potential changes at border control, particularly
International Bach in the Subways Day Place: Civivox Condestable, c) Mayor, Pamplona 31001, Navarra, Spain Time: 11.30 a.m. Organized by: HelloCello! Cello Trío (Eva Niño, Javier Navascués y David Johnstone) Special Guest Artist! – Matthias Weinmann, cellist of the Liceu orchestra (Barcelona) and vice-president of the German speaking evangelist church
Semana Cultural del Conservatorio Profesional de La Rioja – 18-21 Marzo 2019 Noticias en español / News in Spanish only La Semana Cultural del Conservatorio de La Rioja tienen varios días intensos de música – y durante estos días la habitual actividad lectiva será sustituida por talleres, conciertos, charlas y otras actividades que el profesorado
3rd Piatigorsky International Cello Festival Set to Take Place in Los Angeles in 2020 Notes in English / Notas en inglés The University of Southern California in conjunction with the Los Angeles Philharmonic has announced the launched of the 3rd Piatigorsky International Cello Festival The University of Southern California in conjunction with the Los Angeles Philharmonic has this
First public screenings of the documentary film “Trigo Rojo, La Voz del Silencio” / “Gari Gorria; Isiltasunaren Ahotsa” / “Red Wheat, the Voice of Silence” [in the Spanish and Basque languages] produced by Xavier Berraondo – original music for 14 instruments by David Johnstone Duration: 1 hr 10 minutes Place/Lugar: AUDITORIO BERRIOZAR (NAVARRA)
A Grand Series of 9 Famous Scottish Songs, for 4 and 6 Cellos (or larger Cello Ensembles) This is an interesting series of Scottish songs set by David Johnstone as concert pieces. In the set, the pieces labelled 1 to 3 are for six cellos and are of medium to advanced level (available from Johnstone-Music
Cellos2Go – A friendly “Cello” shop with an excellent attention to clients Notes in English / Notas en ingles Highly recommended by “Johnstone-Music” – the shop is based in Columbia, South Carolina (U.S.A,) and gives this useful introduction: “Welcome to Cellos2Go, a specialty retail shop dedicated to cellists, their cellos and accessories. We feature a wide
