I heard a lovely version of this aria on the radio the other day. Nessun dorma (No one shall sleep) is an aria from the final act of Giacomo Puccini's opera Turandot. The performances by Domingo, Carreras and Pavarotti are classics, but here is a beautiful rendition by Michael Bolton. Calaf, the unknown prince, falls… Continue reading Inspiration – Nessun Dorma
Tag: Music
Inspiration – Jupiter by Holst
While I was driving to work yesterday I heard Holst's Jupiter playing on the radio. The Planets is one of the albums I like to play while writing, but I particularly I love this piece. Of course, the tune stuck in my mind, so I played it at school during snacktime while I was working… Continue reading Inspiration – Jupiter by Holst
Inspiration – Palladio by Karl Jenkins
I love music and I usually can be found listening to music while I write. One of my favorite composers is Karl Jenkins. His Requiem, The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace and In These Stones Horizons Sing are outstanding. The first piece of his I ever heard was Palladio, which you may remember from… Continue reading Inspiration – Palladio by Karl Jenkins
Inspiration – Romance by Apocalyptica
My friend Chris introduced me to this group. I am in no way a metal fan, but this is metal with a major difference- this music is cello! Classically trained cellists, the sound they create with only cellos and drum is simply amazing. This piece is one of my favorites, Romance, set with lovely scenery… Continue reading Inspiration – Romance by Apocalyptica
babettejames.com 