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Dawn Chorus, Primeval Forest and Jaguars at Night: Listen to Nature’s Orchestra
For three decades, Bernie Krause has collected the sounds of nature, from Amazon jungles to Antarctic glaciers and even ant colonies. For Krause, the sounds aren't ambience, but biological orchestras of extraordinary beauty and complexity. In this gallery, you can hear some of his favorite recordings.
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Why a soundscape is worth a thousand pictures
Bernie Krause, author of The Great Animal Orchestra, explains how audio recordings of the natural world offer an insight into intricate habitats Read Post
Madrid orchestra is told to go on the dole four months a year
There were public demonstrations at the last seasonal concert of the Spanish radio and TV orchestra and chorus, which is threatened with partial closure. Musiciansw have been told they will be paid eight months a year and should reg... Read Post
Lang Lang Guests with Shanghai Orchestra at Carnegie Hall; Listens to Justin Timberlake, Kanye West
The "Ancient Paths, Modern Voices" festival, which ran for three weeks at Carnegie Hall and celebrated Chinese culture, came to an end last night with a performance by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and a guest appearance by Chines... Read Post