What Morgan Freeman learned from actingHeartwarming stories you can learn from veteran actors //Summary - Level-C2// Morgan Freeman, an esteemed actor with a 50-year career, has garnered significant wisdom from his diverse roles and experi…

Bone flute was revealed to be humanity's oldest musical instrument. An ancient flute made from the wing bones of a white-bellied vulture (each photographed from a different angle; enlarged section shows finger holes). It may be the oldest …

Vienna goes wild for Beethoven's masterpiece in 200 -2024/5/6 A)1)Vienna is hosting a series of performances of Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on 7 May to mark the 200th anniversary of its premiere. Widely regarded as one of the gre…

This is part 2 of an interview with pianist Seiya Kamei. It includes behind-the-scenes stories about making an album collection of songs with superb technique. 1)We won the "Lon Thibault International Competition" piano section this time! …

He was supposed to play Ken Watanabe's role in The Last Samurai, but after 21 years, Hiroyuki Sanada explains why he feels destined to play Shogun Shogun. A)1)The blockbuster drama "Shogun", starring Hiroyuki Sanada, has finally reached it…

It is a documentary that follows Ryuichi Sakamoto for five years. - "Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA" trailer released //Summary - Level-C2// The documentary "Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA," directed by Stephen Nomura Schible, tracks the renowned Japanese…

"Aida" (Concert format/with subtitles) Riccardo Muti - 2024/4/20 in Tokyo //"Aida" Summary - Level-C2// In Verdi's opera Aida, Radames is chosen by an oracle to lead the Egyptian army against invading Ethiopians, conflicting with him as he…

Portrait of Furtwängler(1886-1954) "All great things are simple." Furtwängler Wilhelm Furtwängler: He was the permanent conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra from 1922 to 1945 and from 1947 to 1954, and he is regarded as one of th…

Does "Rhapsody in Blue", a song representing the 20th century, plagiarise black music?Race, Jazz and the Melting Pot 1)<George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue", which many people love - Thinking about the song celebrating its 100th anniversary since its first performance>. On 12 February 1924, New York…</george>

"SHOGUN" Sengoku drama that made the world go crazyIt scores 9.2 out of 10 on IMDb, with over 15,000 ratings. We will introduce the release schedule and distribution channel of each episode of this fantastic drama. 1)Hiroyuki Sanada, to a …

The beginning of a new interpretation of King Lear, presented by Sean Holmes and Yasunori Danda King Lear synopsis:The old King Lear, who wanted to test the love of his three daughters, did not believe in the sincerity of his youngest daug…

Hiroyuki Sanada talks about the behind-the-scenes struggles of "Shogun." He says, "Make this work the new normal." "It would be embarrassing if we didn't do something like this these days." //Summary// Shōgun is an American period drama li…

Dragon Ball: Japanese manga creator Akira Toriyama dies //Summary - Level-C2// Akira Toriyama, the creator of the groundbreaking and bestselling Japanese manga' Dragon Ball', has died at the age of 68 from an acute subdural haematoma. Cele…

a Listening to Schönberg "Sound egalitarianism" and the future of the Japanese trendDialogue with Montaigne while reading "Essays" - 2024/3/2 1)How about some atonal music now and then? I like Bach. I often listen to Pablo Casals' "Suite f…

Perfect Days Soundtrack (Wim Wenders) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVVG-UjfanKf83MrW06ovYokysuuMRqu6 1. The House of the Rising Sun2. Redondo Beach3. [Walkin' Thru The] Sleepy City4. Pale Blue Eyes5. [Sittin' On] the Dock of the …

#1 Ballet originated in Italy and later in France. - The oldest ballet, "The Queen's Ballet Comic" by Catherine de Medici (Ballet and World History 1) //Summary - Level-C2// Ballet, originally an Italian court dance, was brought to France …

What is so great about the film Tokyo Story? A thorough explanation of the production, script, cast, visuals and music. It is a timeless masterpiece directed by Yasujiro Ozu. Starring Kasa Chishu, Chieko Higashiyama, Setsuko Hara, Haruko S…

Seiji Ozawa, a Captivating, Transformative Conductor, Dies at 88 - February 9, 2024He led the Boston Symphony Orchestra for 29 years, toured widely and helped dispel prejudices about East Asian classical musicians. //Summary - Level-C2// S…

Sorting out the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp trial //Summary - Level-C2// The trial between Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, which centred on defamation claims related to Heard's 2018 Washington Post article insinuating Depp's domestic abuse, r…

"PERFECT DAYS" He became the guardian of those toilets. The Long interview with director Wim Wenders [Part 1] "Where did a man named Hirayama come from?" "Paris, Texas" "Berlin: Angel Poem" Wim Wenders is a master craftsman who has continu…

The Dying Swan / Ulyana Lopatkina Who is the best ballerina in the world? Ten ballerinas with world-class skills and popularity 1)There are many talented ballerinas around the world. Who is the best ballerina in the world? There's probably…

AI brings voices back to life. The critical point was "higher harmonics". //Summary - Level-C2// In a year-long project, AI was used to regenerate Hibari Misora's singing voice using her extensive audio and video archives. While the techni…

Paris Opera Ballet 2024 Japan Tour363 years of prestigious formality and refinementThe symbol of Paris, the city of flowers, arrives in the Olympic year! The Paris Opera Ballet is coming to Japan for the first time in four years.They are t…

Johnny Depp, online interview movie "Jeanne du Barry" [Released on February 2, 2024] //Summary// It is a film based on the turbulent life of Jeanne du Barry, the last mistress of King Louis XV, who reigned for 59 years in 18th-century Fran…

I am honoured to share this news that I can barely wrap my head around. I am beyond grateful to announce I will join the LEGENDARY cast of Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film, Killers of the Flower Moon. I consider it a true gift and great res…

What is the significance of The Equalizer? Explain the difference between films and dramas. //Summary - Level-C2// The "Equalizer" series, through its incarnations as films starring Denzel Washington, explores the theme of justice via the …

Summary of spoilers and thoughts about Living Now (Dead Poets Society, film) - 2023.11.01 //Summary - Level-C2// Set at Welton Academy, a prestigious New England boarding school, the 1989 film "Dead Poets Society" explores the transformati…

The charming character of "Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)" is the Life of the work. //Summary - Level-C2// "Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)" is a classic comedy featuring Robin Williams as a middle-aged man navigating divorce. Though seemingly a slapstick co…

What's so great about Taylor Swift? - Strategic changes in musicality //Summary - Level-C2// Taylor Swift's exceptional stature results from strategic musical evolution, securing three Grammy awards for "Best Album" by skilfully crossing g…

America Ferrera says of the criticism of Barbie: "There are a lot of people, both women and men, who need an introductory course in feminism." - 2024.1.7 1)Gloria, played by America Ferrera, empowers women and perfectly embodies the image …