Sunday, January 24, 2010

Born During the English Regency

The Philharmonic Society Turns 197 Years Old Today.
Now ten things you aught to know about The Royal Philharmonic Society.

 The Musicians by Caravaggio

1. The Royal Philharmonic Society is one of the oldest music societies in the world. It was founded in 1813 with the aim ‘to promote the performance, in the most perfect manner possible, of the best and most approved instrumental music’.

Concerto by Lionello Spada
2. The Royal Philharmonic Society organised the first regular public orchestral concerts in London and continued to give orchestral concerts through two world wars.

Bagpipe Player by Abraham Bloemaert
3. The Royal Philharmonic Society has always presented the work of living composers, most famously commissioning Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. Mendelssohn, Berlioz, Wagner, Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky all conducted their own works at Philharmonic Society concerts.

Bianca by William Holman

4. The Philharmonic Society received its Royal title in 1912 and enjoys the immediate patronage of Her Majesty The Queen.
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The Merry Fiddler by Gerrit van Honthorst
5. The history of the Royal Philharmonic Society is enshrined in an archive of scores, minutes and correspondence. In 2002 this was purchased by the British Library in order to conserve it for the nation.

The Violin Player by Jan Lievens
6. Today the Royal Philharmonic Society seeks to create a future for music through the encouragement of creativity, the recognition of excellence and the promotion of understanding.

Music Lesson by Lord Frederick Leighton

7. The Royal Philharmonic Society activities focus on young musicians and composers, and through a series of awards and lectures it provides a forum for debate and an independent voice for classical music.


Musical Company by Jan van Bijlert

8. The Royal Philharmonic Society is a thriving membership society with members all over the UK and abroad. It is a registered UK charity.

Scene of Domestic Music by Rogier de la Haye
9. Members receive invitations to exclusive members' evenings, discounts from a range of musical organisations and the opportunity to attend a wide range of inspiring musical events.

Antonio Stradivari in his workshop by Edgar Bundy
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10. Whether you are a professional or amateur musician, or simply an enthusiast, by joining the RPS you will help ensure a future for music.
All this information and the enter history of The Royal Philharmonic Society can be found here on the philharmonic's site.
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May your week be filled with joyful noise and sweet harmony,
Simone
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24 comments:

  1. Queen "B"January 24, 2010 at 3:58 AM

    Aloha Simone,
    I truly enjoy each and every visit to your blog. I am so very drawn to these lovely pieces of art that you share as well as the quality information you share with them. I always leave your blog feeling a sense of enrichment.Mahalo for adding beauty to my world.
    Aloha my sweet and lovely friend
    Brandi

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  2. Paris PastryJanuary 24, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    Where do you keep finding these stunning paintings? My favorite is the woman teaching the child to play a musical instrument.

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  3. DsataJanuary 24, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    Bianca by William Holman is a stunning painting ! Thanks for sharing.

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  4. clairedulaluneJanuary 24, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    I love coming here! It makes me want to put on a grand ball gown and fancy hats! The paintings are just spellbinding! I really enjoyed reading the very well written wealth of information on here.
    By the way Simone, your soundtrack? Every sound is fantastic! Ohhh, I used to love making tapes for my friends! Gimme Shelter by the Rolling Stones is always playing through my ears at the moment! ((hugs))

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  5. Mason CanyonJanuary 24, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    The pictures are beautiful and your post, as always, is very enlightening. You add a touch of culture to my day. Thanks.

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  6. Jemi FraserJanuary 24, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Very nice! I love the fact that they had "approved" music :)

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  7. BonjourRomanceJanuary 24, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Bonjour Simone,
    What a fabulous post. My favorite paintings are The Music Lesson and Scenes of Domestic Music. Thanks for all the interesting facts you shared too. I've been enjoying all your Ravensworth installments as well. You are one talented lady!
    Bon Sunday!

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  8. Tom BaileyJanuary 24, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    Some of the music from that era still are extremely useful in current music. I use some of the music for lute to relax and meditate to.

    Thanks for sharing this.

    Tom Bailey

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  9. ReneeJanuary 24, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    What I love about coming here. Well many things actually but I love what I learn and I love your pictures.

    xoxox

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  10. illustration poetryJanuary 24, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    Wooowww all the paintings are soooo beautiful!!

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  11. Sandra LingJanuary 24, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    I'm loving the vibrant coloration and shading in The Merry Fiddler by Gerrit van Honthorst. Thank you for history on the Philharmonic Society its both fanatasic and amazing. It's comforting to know that in this fast paced, ever changing, crazy world that there exists an organization that creates such beauty and has endured so long.

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  12. Royal PhilJanuary 24, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    Thank you for remembering our birthday -we are still going strong and looking forward to being 200 in 2013! www.royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk

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  13. C R WardJanuary 24, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Simply beautiful, Simone, both the paintings and your words.

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  14. Claudia MedeirosJanuary 24, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    I loved the paintings and the great culture information ! That's what we need : good music and culture. I'm proud to be your follower ;)

    Have a beautiful and so blessed week, dear friend !

    xoxo

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  15. FireblossomJanuary 24, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    That Bianca has a look in her eye.

    Have a wonderful week, Simone! :-)

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  16. Linda BancheJanuary 24, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    And Happy Birthday to the Royal Philharmonic Society! I never would have known.

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  17. P.Gaye Tapp at Little AuguryJanuary 24, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    such beautiful images.

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  18. V. SJanuary 24, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    I love how your posts always take me back into the past!! So lovely!

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  19. Mary Stebbins TaittJanuary 24, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    That was a fun and interesting excursion with great illos and info. :-D

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  20. The romantic query letter and the happy-ever-afterJanuary 25, 2010 at 1:42 AM

    Thank you all for coming by and spending a bit of your Sunday with me. Here is to another 197 years for the Royal Philharmonic Society.
    A lovely week to you all.
    Warm regards,
    Simone

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  21. ValJanuary 25, 2010 at 2:46 AM

    Thank you Simone for the beautiful art and I can only echo an earlier comment - "Where do you find all these exquisite images?" I am learning so much from your page and enjoy finding out more about the various artists in more detail on the web. I loved the detail from the Scene of Domestic Music.

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  22. Brabourne FarmJanuary 25, 2010 at 5:10 AM

    These paintings are so very beautiful - I'm sure I can hear music playing softly in the background! Leigh

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  23. DevonJanuary 25, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    Every time I come to your blog, I learn something completely out of my realm. Thanks for keeping me educated.

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  24. JanetJanuary 27, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Gosh, that Jan van Bijlert painting is fantastic! A new one to me!

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