@composer-pseaton
Classical music fan (anyone from Bach to Bartok), and independent composer. Based in Tokyo. Official website: https://music.philipseaton.net I post about classical music - my composing activities, favourite music, and adventures in the music industry ...
For Christmas I’m sharing my adaptation of #Dickens #achristmascarol It has a modern twist, but we seem to need the message more with each year. Read the lyrics, enjoy the recording, download the (free) sheet music, and perform next year? Peace to all.
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In a prefectural referendum 6 years ago today, the Okinawan people delivered a resounding "no" to a new US base at #Henoko. The US & Japan, who claim "democracy" is among their shared values, pretend it never happened.
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The US military is perfectly OK with the possibility that construction of the air base at #Henoko goes on forever. bit.ly/3TC67gC #辺野古新基地建設反対
… this beautiful bay is being destroyed to build a military base. #henoko
In stunning Okinawa with students from one of our postgraduate programs explaining why …
"The illusion promoted by the music industry that top musicians are invulnerable avatars to whom nothing bad can ever happen is depriving audiences of some great live performances."
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Believe it or not, this is Tokyo. Walks in nice places get the musical ideas flowing…
Your absolute must-read of the day:
“More than anything, this year's new recordings are reminders of the complexity of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's legacy, and the work still required to keep his memory alive.”
#ClassicalMusic #BOTD #amreading
We love this definition! 😍
So much stress in the world at the moment. Chill to this …
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Here it is. Sinfonia Concertante . Enjoy! Next stop, I hope, is CD and streaming release. Wish me luck, or help me out! youtube.com/watch?v=c6kO...
Five things to remember about war:
Video of the premiere of my double violin concerto #SinfoniaConcertante is now available. 40 minutes of romantic getaway via the link below. Enjoy! music.philipseaton.net/17-may-conce...
Here it is … #SinfoniaConcertante Sit down with your favourite drink and take a break from worldly worries for 40 minutes. Share if you want a studio recording for your streaming service… Like if you like. May it bring you some peace … we all need more of that youtube.com/watch?v=c6kO...
The #SinfoniaConcertante video is good. Coming soon (after a bit of tidying up and editing) … watch this space!
Nice audience response to #SinfoniaConcertante ! Video coming soon …
曲を聴いて、晴れた空に飛びたいです。
とても素晴らしかったです！
#KHO
The first rehearsal went well. #SinfoniaConcertante is the day after tomorrow 😊
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Two weeks to go until #SinfoniaConcertante
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Yes, the older I get (?!) the more interested I am in the music of people I am somehow connected to …
And just for good measure, this is me promoting #SinfoniaConcertante in Japanese (… which I need for the day job).
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Interview with the soloists for 17 May. It’s in Japanese, but the sneak preview from the cadenza (around 7:30) sounds great! #SinfoniaConcertante
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Back at school. First teaching day of AY2025 … with Tokyo cherry blossoms. 39 days to go until #SinfoniaConcertante
