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Preview of the film Diamanti in Paris FA

Italian composers Giuliano Taviani and Carmelo Travia pose for a photo-call for the film Diamanti at the Aux Publics Cinema in Paris, on January 23, 2025. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preview of the film Diamanti in Paris FA

Italian composers Giuliano Taviani and Carmelo Travia pose for a photo-call for the film Diamanti at the Aux Publics Cinema in Paris, on January 23, 2025. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preview of the film Diamanti in Paris FA

Italian composers Giuliano Taviani and Carmelo Travia pose for a photo-call for the film Diamanti at the Aux Publics Cinema in Paris, on January 23, 2025. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Grave of Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 1, 2024 - A priest holds a parastas book during a memorial service at the grave of Peoples Artist of Ukraine and Hero of Ukraine Myroslav Skoryk at the Lychakiv Cemetery on the fourth anniversary of Ukrainian composers death, Lviv, western Ukraine.

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Grave of Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 1, 2024 - Flowers are pictured at the grave of Peoples Artist of Ukraine and Hero of Ukraine Myroslav Skoryk at the Lychakiv Cemetery on the fourth anniversary of Ukrainian composers death, Lviv, western Ukraine.

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Grave of Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 1, 2024 - A priest conducts a memorial service at the grave of Peoples Artist of Ukraine and Hero of Ukraine Myroslav Skoryk at the Lychakiv Cemetery on the fourth anniversary of Ukrainian composers death, Lviv, western Ukraine.

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Grave of Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 1, 2024 - A woman in a vyshyvanka holds a bouquet of red roses as a priest conducts a memorial service at the grave of Peoples Artist of Ukraine and Hero of Ukraine Myroslav Skoryk at the Lychakiv Cemetery on the fourth anniversary of Ukrainian composers death, Lviv, western Ukraine.

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Grave of Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 1, 2024 - Flowers are pictured at the grave of Peoples Artist of Ukraine and Hero of Ukraine Myroslav Skoryk at the Lychakiv Cemetery on the fourth anniversary of Ukrainian composers death, Lviv, western Ukraine.

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Grave of Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 1, 2024 - A priest conducts a memorial service at the grave of Peoples Artist of Ukraine and Hero of Ukraine Myroslav Skoryk at the Lychakiv Cemetery on the fourth anniversary of Ukrainian composers death, Lviv, western Ukraine.

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Grave of Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 1, 2024 - A priest conducts a memorial service at the grave of Peoples Artist of Ukraine and Hero of Ukraine Myroslav Skoryk at the Lychakiv Cemetery on the fourth anniversary of Ukrainian composers death, Lviv, western Ukraine.

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Grave of Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 1, 2024 - A woman lays flowers at the grave of Peoples Artist of Ukraine and Hero of Ukraine Myroslav Skoryk at the Lychakiv Cemetery on the fourth anniversary of Ukrainian composers death, Lviv, western Ukraine.

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Grave of Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 1, 2024 - A priest conducts a memorial service at the grave of Peoples Artist of Ukraine and Hero of Ukraine Myroslav Skoryk at the Lychakiv Cemetery on the fourth anniversary of Ukrainian composers death, Lviv, western Ukraine.

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA NOW MUSIC FESTIVAL ENDS

(231009) -- NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Musicians perform at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, the United States, Oct. 8, 2023. The sixth season of the China Now Music Festival culminated in a grand finale on Sunday in a spellbinding concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, paying homage to three generations of composers bridging the United States and China. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA NOW MUSIC FESTIVAL ENDS

(231009) -- NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Yi, professor at the Conservatory of Music and Dance at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Zhou Long, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Zhou Juan, a student of musical arts from University of Missouri-Kansas City, Jindong Cai, artistic director of the sixth season of the China Now Music Festival, Chen Bing, professor in the Conducting Department at the Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM) and Liu Xiaojing, pipa virtuoso from the Central Conservatory of Music (from L to R) bow at Jazz at Lincoln Center's in New York, the United States, Oct. 8, 2023. The sixth season of the China Now Music Festival culminated in a grand finale on Sunday in a spellbinding concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, paying homage to three generations of composers bridging the United States and China. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA NOW MUSIC FESTIVAL ENDS

(231009) -- NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Musicians perform at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, the United States, Oct. 8, 2023. The sixth season of the China Now Music Festival culminated in a grand finale on Sunday in a spellbinding concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, paying homage to three generations of composers bridging the United States and China. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA NOW MUSIC FESTIVAL ENDS

(231009) -- NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of The Orchestra Now perform at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, the United States, Oct. 8, 2023. The sixth season of the China Now Music Festival culminated in a grand finale on Sunday in a spellbinding concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, paying homage to three generations of composers bridging the United States and China. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Xinhua)

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Documentary "Jewish Melodies Left in Shanghai" premieres in Los Angeles

STORY: Documentary "Jewish Melodies Left in Shanghai" premieres in Los Angeles DATELINE: Aug. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the premiere of the "Jewish Melodies Left in Shanghai" at Harmony Gold Preview House on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIN YANG, Director of "Jewish Melodies Left in Shanghai" 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JADE ELLIS, Audience STORYLINE: A musical history documentary "Jewish Melodies Left in Shanghai" premiered in Los Angeles on Saturday, which recalled the stories of many Jewish musicians who had resided in Shanghai about a hundred years ago. The event, held at Harmony Gold Preview House on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, left a strong impression on attendees and invoked thoughtful discussions of historical events and cultural exchanges and how friendship can build bridges between any cultures and across any borders. The film recalls the stories of Jewish performers and composers who had immig

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World-renowned orchestra performs classical masterpieces in China's Tianjin

STORY: World-renowned orchestra performs classical masterpieces in China's Tianjin DATELINE: June 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ARTS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the orchestra performing STORYLINE: The first edition of Tianjin Music Festival is underway in north China's Tianjin, which sees a series of high-level musical performances and cultural activities. On Thursday, the world-renowned Vienna Symphony Orchestra came to Tianjin Grand Theatre and gave performances of classical pieces written by Beethoven, Mozart and other famous composers for the audience. Founded in 1900, the orchestra is one of Austria's highest-level representatives of classical music. The festival will last until July. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

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Music From Japan concert in N.Y.

Local musicians perform works written by Japanese composers in an event organized by Music From Japan, a non-profit organization aiming to introduce Japanese music and culture to U.S. audiences, in New York on March 5, 2023.

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Copyright watchdog annuls contract with disgraced composer

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows composer Mamoru Samuragochi, whose works were penned by a ghostwriter. The Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers said on Jan. 6, 2015, that it has annulled a contract to manage Samuragochi's rights.

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Japan copyright body chief Tokura

TOKYO, Japan - Shunichi Tokura, chairman of the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers, meets the press at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2013, after submitting a written request to Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida to work for the termination of a royalty payment system, under which Japan is required to pay royalties to 15 victor nations of World War II for around 10 years longer than the 50-year copyright protection period. Japan is the only country subject to such treatment due to its wartime failure to pay royalties to its enemies for music, novels and art.

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Provisional deposition filed to suspend online music-swapping

TOKYO, Japan - Isamu Tomizuka (L), president of the Recording Industry Association of Japan, Shigeru Yoshida, president of the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC), speak at a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 29 after filing a provisional deposition with the Tokyo District Court on Tuesday seeking to have MMO Japan Ltd., which provides an online music-swapping service, suspend the sending and receiving of music files.

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"Melody of the Orient" chamber concert held in Malta

STORY: "Melody of the Orient" chamber concert held in Malta DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Peng Yijun, political counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Malta giving speech 2. various of Reno Calleja, president of the Malta-China Friendship Society giving speech 3. various of performance at the concert STORYLINE: A chamber concert themed "Melody of the Orient" was held on Wednesday night in San Anton Palace, the official residence of the President of Malta in Attard. Hosted by China International Culture Association, the event was co-organized by China Cultural Centre in Malta and the China National Opera and Dance Theater. At the concert, Belgium pianists and composers Jean-Francois Maljean and Johan Famaey and the Belart Female String Quartet consisting of Chinese and Belgium musicians played classic pieces as well as new productions from Europe and China, which were warmly welcomed by audiences. "We should deepen cultural coo

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Concert on floating stage held to mark Czech EU presidency

STORY: Concert on floating stage held to mark Czech EU presidency DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: Prague CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 SOUNDBITE (English): SEMYON BYCHKOV, Chief conductor of the Czech Philharmonic 2 various of the concert STORYLINE: An outdoor concert was held Friday on a floating stage on the Vltava River in Prague to mark the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The special concert, called Concert for Europe, was led by musicians of the Czech Philharmonic. SOUNDBITE (English): SEMYON BYCHKOV, Chief conductor of the Czech Philharmonic "The music that we will perform today is some of the greatest music composed by Czech composers -- Smetana, Dvorak, Janacek. And for me, today this event symbolizes the idea that the most difficult impossible dreams can come true when people so wish." The floating stage on the surface of the Vltava River could accommodate 170 participants. The audience capacity enabled 1,200 people to enjoy the concert. The concert cou

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Ceremony Of The 211th Anniversary Of The independence Day

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 15: Mexican singer, Lila Downs performed the song "Latinoamerica", by composers Rene Pérez, Eduardo Cabra and Rafael Ignacio Arcaute, during the ceremony of the "Grito de Dolores or Independence Cry", 211 years since the beginning of the struggle for Mexico's independence from the Spanish Crown at National Palace. On September 15, 2021 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ceremony Of The 211th Anniversary Of The independence Day

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 15: Mexican singer, Lila Downs performed the song "Latinoamerica", by composers Rene Pérez, Eduardo Cabra and Rafael Ignacio Arcaute, during the ceremony of the "Grito de Dolores or Independence Cry", 211 years since the beginning of the struggle for Mexico's independence from the Spanish Crown at National Palace. On September 15, 2021 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ceremony Of The 211th Anniversary Of The independence Day

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 15: Mexican singer, Lila Downs performed the song "Latinoamerica", by composers Rene Pérez, Eduardo Cabra and Rafael Ignacio Arcaute, during the ceremony of the "Grito de Dolores or Independence Cry", 211 years since the beginning of the struggle for Mexico's independence from the Spanish Crown at National Palace. On September 15, 2021 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ceremony Of The 211th Anniversary Of The independence Day

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 15: Mexican singer, Lila Downs performed the song "Latinoamerica", by composers Rene Pérez, Eduardo Cabra and Rafael Ignacio Arcaute, during the ceremony of the "Grito de Dolores or Independence Cry", 211 years since the beginning of the struggle for Mexico's independence from the Spanish Crown at National Palace. On September 15, 2021 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Provisional deposition filed to suspend online music-swapping

TOKYO, Japan - Isamu Tomizuka (L), president of the Recording Industry Association of Japan, Shigeru Yoshida, president of the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers (JASRAC), speak at a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 29 after filing a provisional deposition with the Tokyo District Court on Tuesday seeking to have MMO Japan Ltd., which provides an online music-swapping service, suspend the sending and receiving of music files.

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Composers - film (1966)

Burt Kaempfert & Joseph Gershenson Film: Composers; A Man Could Get Killed (1966) Director: Ronald Neame 25 March 1966 Date: 25-Mar-66

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Advert for Orchestrelle Co, Pianola Piano 1913

Removes all the manipulative difficulties of piano-playing, but also guides you in expression and execution, as if the great composers themselves were prompting you?1913

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Weber, Carl Maria von 1786 - 1826

Carl Maria Friedrich Ernst von Weber. German composer and one of the first significant composers of the Romantic school. Date: 1786 - 1826

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SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET

SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET [US 2007] Director TIM BURTON, Composer STEPHEN SONDHEIM, HELENA BONHAM CARTER Date: 2007

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RON GOODWIN

RON GOODWIN [1925 - 2003] Composer Date: 2003

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RAVI SHANKAR

RAVI SHANKAR [1920 - 2012] Indian Musician, composer, sitar player Date: 2012

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MARVIN HAMLISCH

MARVIN HAMLISCH [1944 - 2012] American composer Date: 2012

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THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDRO

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE [US / BR 2005] Composer HARRY GREGSON-WILLIAMS Date: 2005

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HANGOVER SQUARE

HANGOVER SQUARE [US 1945] FAYE MARLOWE, LAIRD CREGAR Date: 1945

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CHRIS CORNELL recording the theme song '

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CHRIS CORNELL recording the theme song '

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IRA GERSHWIN

IRA GERSHWIN left, and GEORGE GERSHWIN Composers

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Copyright watchdog annuls contract with disgraced composer

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows composer Mamoru Samuragochi, whose works were penned by a ghostwriter. The Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers said on Jan. 6, 2015, that it has annulled a contract to manage Samuragochi's rights. (Kyodo)

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KAREL GOTT, IVANA MACHACKOVA, CHARLOTTE

Czech pop singer Karel Gott officially presented his first album especially for children entitled Everyone has his dream (Kazdy ma svuj sen) in Prague on October 23, 2007. Karel Gott, 67, was moved to make the children songs by the lullabies he had sung for his daughter Charlotte Elle, born to his partner in April 2006. Gott said he wanted his daughter to know other songs for children than the contemporary well-established ones as well. I want my daughter to listen to lullabies from composers like Mozart nad Johannes Brahms, he said, mentioning two of the 13 songs recorded at his new volume.OPS: Karel with his partner Ivana Machackova and their daughter Charlotte Elle during the presentation. (CTK Photo/Veronika Simkova) ***FILE PHOTO*** Most popular Czech pop singer Karel Gott died at 80 on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, before midnight at home in his family circle, in Prague, Czech Republic, his spokeswoman Stolzova said on October 2, 2019.

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KAREL GOTT, CHARLOTTE

Czech pop singer Karel Gott officially presented his first album especially for children entitled Everyone has his dream (Kazdy ma svuj sen) in Prague on October 23, 2007. Karel Gott, 67, was moved to make the children songs by the lullabies he had sung for his daughter Charlotte Elle, born to his partner in April 2006. Gott said he wanted his daughter to know other songs for children than the contemporary well-established ones as well. I want my daughter to listen to lullabies from composers like Mozart nad Johannes Brahms, he said, mentioning two of the 13 songs recorded at his new volume. OPS: Karel with his daughter Charlotte Elle. (CTK Photo/Veronika Simkova) ***FILE PHOTO*** Most popular Czech pop singer Karel Gott died at 80 on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, before midnight at home in his family circle, in Prague, Czech Republic, his spokeswoman Stolzova said on October 2, 2019.

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CHARLOTTE dcera dite Karel Gott a Ivana Machackova, krest CD Kazdy ma svuj sen

Czech pop singer Karel Gott officially presented his first album especially for children entitled Everyone has his dream (Kazdy ma svuj sen) in Prague on October 23, 2007. Karel Gott, 67, was moved to make the children songs by the lullabies he had sung for his daughter Charlotte Elle, born to his partner in April 2006. Gott said he wanted his daughter to know other songs for children than the contemporary well-established ones as well. I want my daughter to listen to lullabies from composers like Mozart nad Johannes Brahms, he said, mentioning two of the 13 songs recorded at his new volume.OPS: Charlotte Elle daughter of Karel Gott and his partner Ivana Machackova. (CTK Photo/Veronika Simkova) ***FILE PHOTO*** Most popular Czech pop singer Karel Gott died at 80 on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, before midnight at home in his family circle, in Prague, Czech Republic, his spokeswoman Stolzova said on October 2, 2019.

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