September 22, 2020 / by Philip Hansen / From Our Musicians, Updates
Warm greetings from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. There has been a gradual re-opening of restaurants, bars, and most other businesses, some allowed to open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, others Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The orchestra for which I am the principal cello (Orquestra Filarmônica de Minas Gerais) has already been webcasting live chamber music for six […]
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The Enduring Work of Beethoven
December 17, 2020 / by Philip Hansen / From Our Musicians
As we celebrate Beethoven’s 250 years, it is most interesting to explore why he has endured as one of the favourite composers of all time. In a nutshell, it is because Beethoven left us music for literally everyone to enjoy. For lovers and performers of chamber music, the string quartets are like no other. They […]
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Artistic Director Philip Hansen’s Three-Cello Party
October 22, 2020 / by Philip Hansen / From Our Musicians
Here’s my short trio for cellos. I wrote it a month into the pandemic, and my colleagues helped to record and put together the video. I didn’t want a single note of worry in this piece – just fun! Please enjoy, from my heart.
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Things Gradually Reopen in Belo Horizonte
September 22, 2020 / by Philip Hansen / From Our Musicians, Updates
Warm greetings from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. There has been a gradual re-opening of restaurants, bars, and most other businesses, some allowed to open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, others Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The orchestra for which I am the principal cello (Orquestra Filarmônica de Minas Gerais) has already been webcasting live chamber music for six […]
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A Musician’s Life in Brazil, During Covid-19
June 24, 2020 / by Philip Hansen / From Our Musicians
Right now, I am stuck in limbo, waiting and hoping I will be back on stage once again doing what I love.
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Nocturnes for Cello and Guitar
July 18, 2019 / by Philip Hansen / Festival Performances
Composed by Frédéric (Friedrich) Burgmüller. Philip Hansen, Cello. Konstantin Bozhinov, Guitar. Captured by Erich Keser at the beautiful Cape Mudge United Church.
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