Sometime in late 1705 or 1706 Georg Friedrich Händel, like many German composers before him, travelled to Italy, then the fountainhead of European music. During the next three years he paid extended visits to Rome and also spent time in Florence, Venice and Naples. In 1709-10, perhaps after a year back in Hamburg, he returned once again to Florence and Venice. Rather than studying with some Italian master, as others had done, he quickly established himself as a virtuoso performer and composer, enjoying the support of leading patrons and composing numerous cantatas.
Released on 15th October, Velvet Armour is the follow-up to Ton Scherpenzeel’s 2013 album The Lion’s Dream. A highly respected musician, the legendary keyboardist is known for being the founder of Dutch band Kayak and for his work with Camel, and has recently become a prized acquisition to the Friendly Folk record label headed up by Kathy Keller…
Dévore ma chair,
Bois mon âme. …
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Je suis né dans une famille banale d'une ville banale, dans un pays banal. Ni pauvre ni riche. Ni analphabète ni très cultivé. Plutôt comme tout le monde. Je dois avouer qu'au début, être un être humain ne m'a pas beaucoup plu. Je ne sais pas comment je me suis mis à croire ça, mais faire partie des hommes signifiait pour moi faire partie de ceux qui sont capables du pire. Du viol, de la guerre, de la haine. …