August 10th in history. Navy Festival in Bulgaria

Significant events in the world of music - BIRTHDAYS

August 10, 1865 born - Russian composer and conductor. Gifted with good hearing and musical memory, began learning to play the piano at the age of 9, and to compose at the age of 11. 1879 he met Miliem Balakirev, who noted extraordinary talent young man and recommended him Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. With him Glazunov in a year and a half I completed the entire course of harmony, forms and instrumentation. Already in 1882 Glazunov wrote my First symphony, which was successfully performed under the direction Balakireva, and soon his first string quartet appeared.

T grumbling Glazunov soon became interested famous philanthropist and patron of art Mitrofan Belyaev. With his support Glazunov went abroad for the first time, where it was performed First Symphony, and where he met with, who spoke approvingly of his work.

In 1887 dies Alexander Borodin, leaving his opera unfinished "Prince Igor" And Third symphony. Their finishing and orchestration is undertaken by Rimsky-Korsakov And Glazunov, whose phenomenal memory allowed him to completely restore what he heard performed on the piano by himself Borodin shortly before his death, the opera overture and fragments of the third act, and thanks to his musical skills he was able to completely orchestrate the symphony.

In 1889 Glazunov makes his debut as a conductor, performing his Second Symphony at the World Exhibition in Paris. IN early 1890s the composer is worried creative crisis, which gives way to a new rise. IN 1899 he receives a position as a professor at the St. Petersburg Conservatory, where he worked continuously for about 30 years.

Died in Paris March 21, 1936. And in 1972 his ashes were transported to Leningrad.

Ian Scott Anderson– Scottish flautist, guitarist, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, best known as a band leader Jethro Tull , - was born August 10, 1947.

Yen Born in Dunfermline (Scotland), he spent part of his childhood in Edinburgh. His family moved to Blackpool in 1959. It started there music career Yen.

In 1963 he's with his school friends Barrymore Barlow, Geoffrey Hammond And John Evan formed his first group The Blades.

IN flow 1960s the team changed its name several times ( John Evan Band, John Evan Blues Band And John Evan Smash), after which in 1968 turned into Jethro Tull.

A American singer in the styles of jazz, funk, soul, rhythm and blues and gospel was born August 10, 1950. Since childhood, she participated in various television shows, performed in the theater (musicals "Lost in the Stars" And "Finian's Rainbow"). At the age of 9 she became a member of the concert troupe Quincy Jones and made her first tour of Europe. At 16 years old Patty acted as a backing vocalist for Harry Belafonte, and a year later she signed a contract with Coral Records and began recording as a soloist.

P The first “golden” single was the composition "Family Tree", written in 1969 at United Artists Studios. IN early 1970s Austin recorded jingles for American radio and television, collaborated with (album « Off the Wall", song "It's the Falling in Love"), George Benson(song "Moody's Mood for Love"), worked as a backing vocalist Joe Cocker, Roberta Flack, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Houston Person, Angela Bofill and others. Soon I became interested in jazz and blues. When recording subsequent albums, in addition to songs own composition, Austin The album also included compositions by recognized masters of rhythm and blues.

P Evitsa did not limit herself to musical genres and 1980 how a session singer participated in the recording of compositions for completely different groups. The recordings turned out to be successful for both the authors and and for herself Austin. IN 1981 the artist resumed work with Quincy Jones and recorded compositions "Razzamatazz", "Ai No Corrida", which were included in the album "The Dude", who received three Grammy awards.

ABOUT The bottom of the most notable records is the collection 1988 "The Real Me", which included standards popular music XX century. IN 1992 the singer performed with one of the most popular orchestras in America, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, with whom she recorded the first concert album, dedicated.

In 2000s Austin devoted a lot of time to tributes and cover versions of songs and compositions George Gershwin. The latter, in particular, brought her the long-awaited Grammy award in the category “Best Vocal Jazz Album” for the album "Avant Gershwin" (2008 ).

In 2010 Patti Austin was one of 70 performers who recorded a charity single together "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" to collect assistance for victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

Significant events in the world of music – REMEMBRANCE DAYS

September 14, 1737 born - Austrian composer and organist. The composer's younger brother. Their father Matthias Haydn, was a folk musician and encouraged both brothers to learn to sing.

WITH according to some sources, Haydn With 1745 was a choirmaster in the chapel of St. Stefan in Vienna, which he left in 1754 , With 1757 became bandmaster at the bishop's court in Orada (Romania). C 1763 Haydn replaced Leopold Mozart as accompanist and court organist. Subsequently a colleague Haydn was . Thanks to his outstanding performing skills, Haydn V 1777 took the place of organist of the Church of St. Trinity. WITH 1804 – Member of the Swedish Academy of Music. Later he was engaged in teaching.

N the most outstanding works Haydn- spiritual writings. He was a prolific writer of instrumental music.

Bernd Alois Zimmermann was born March 20, 1918. He grew up in a rural area, in a Catholic environment in West Germany, studied at a church school, and was interested in the organ from childhood. IN 1938 entered High school music in Cologne, but his studies were interrupted by the war. Diploma of Completion music education received in 1947 , but already with 1946 acted as a composer, arranger, and music editor on radio.

Zimmerman was a fellow of the German Academy Villa Massimo in Rome. He freely introduced jazz rhythms and elements into his compositions light music, folk songs, nursery rhymes, quotes from musical classics, built entire works on the principle of collage (ballet "Music for the Dinners of King Ubu", 1966 ). Became famous after the premiere of the opera "Soldiers" (1965 ). Another work that attracted public attention was "Requiem for a Young Poet" (1968 ).

IN place with the complexity and tragedy of musical language Zimmerman repelled post-war listeners and criticism. August 10, 1970 Bernd Alois Zimmermann committed suicide.

TO concerto for violin, cello and big orchestra Umbrae (1976 ) dedicated to memory Zimmerman German composer Michael Denhoff.

Significant events in the world of music - SIGNIFICANT DATES

August 10, 1895 the first one took place Prom– annual summer festival for the general public - at which, in addition to popular orchestral pieces, the overture was performed Wagner to the opera "Rienzi", although before that the music Wagner was not popular in the UK. For almost fifty years the distinguished English conductor Sir Henry Joseph Wood almost single-handedly conducted all concerts of the festival, only in 1941 giving up some of the performances Basil Cameron And Adrian Boult.

C English "Layla" performed by the group Derek & The Dominos August 10, 1972 hit the UK charts for the first time.

August 10, 1985 Michael Jackson bought the copyrights to 251 songs of the group, paying $47,500,000.

August 10, 1998 Alsou debuted as a singer at her older brother's wedding, singing a song "I Will Always Love You".

Updated: April 11, 2019 by: Elena

BIRTHDAYS

Hieronymus Praetorius- German composer.
Dates of life: August 10, 1560 – January 27, 1629.

Samuel Arnold- English composer and organist.
Dates of life: August 10, 1740 – October 22, 1802.

Alexander Glazunov- Russian composer and conductor.
Dates of life: August 10, 1865 - March 21, 1936.

Douglas Stewart Moore – American composer, teacher and writer.
Dates of life: August 10, 1893 – July 25, 1969.

Leo Fender(Clarence Leonidas Fender) - American inventor and founder of the Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company. Guitars, basses and amplifiers of his design have been widely used in popular music since the 1950s.
Dates of life: August 10, 1909 – March 21, 1991.

Marie Claire Allen- French organist musical critic and teacher.
Dates of life: August 10, 1926 – February 26, 2013.

Jimmy Dean – American country singer, businessman and actor.
Dates of life: August 10, 1928 – June 13, 2010.

Eddie Fisher(Eddie Fisher, full name Edwin John Fisher is an American singer and actor.
Dates of life: August 10, 1928 – September 22, 2010.

Bobby Hatfield – American rock musician, known for his work in the group Righteous Brother.
Dates of life: August 10, 1940 – November 5, 2003.

Jimmy Griffin- American guitarist, member of the band Bread.
Dates of life: August 10, 1943 – January 11, 2005.

Michael Mantler- American trumpeter and composer.

Ronnie Spector – American singer, participant The group Ronettes.
Date of birth: August 10, 1943.

Ian Scott Anderson– Scottish vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. Known as a leader Jethro bands Tull.
Date of birth: August 10, 1947.

Eric Keith Brown(Brann) – American musician, member of the band Iron Butterfly.
Dates of life: August 10, 1950 – July 25, 2003.

Charlie Peacock- American record producer, singer and songwriter.
Date of birth: August 10, 1956.

Julia Fordham – British singer and songwriter.
Date of birth: August 10, 1962.

Lorraine Pearson- British singer, member of the group Five Star.
Date of birth: August 10, 1967.

Sean Carr(Sean Carr) is an English rock musician, leader of the band Death Valley Screamers.
Dates of life: August 10, 1968 – January 8, 2018.

Stefan Groth– Norwegian vocalist, member of the band Apoptygma Berzerk.
Date of birth: August 10, 1971.

Christopher Jonsson– Swedish vocalist and guitarist, member of the band Therion.
Date of birth: August 10, 1972.

Aaron Kamin– American guitarist and songwriter, founder of the band The Calling.
Date of birth: August 10, 1977.

REMEMBRANCE DAYS

Johann Michael Haydn- Austrian composer and organist. Younger brother .
Dates of life: September 14 (15), 1737 – August 10, 1806.

Mikhail Bakaleinikov is an American recording director, film music composer, and conductor of Russian descent.
Dates of life: November 10, 1890 – August 10, 1960.

Conlon Nancarrow- American composer.
Dates of life: October 27, 1912 – August 10, 1997.

Tamara Veske – Ukrainian singer(lyric-dramatic soprano) and musical figure, born in Tallinn.
Dates of life: April 1, 1914 – August 10, 2005.

Bernd Alois Zimmermann- German composer.
Dates of life: March 20, 1918 – August 10, 1970.

Billy Grammer- American country musician, singer and guitarist.
Dates of life: August 28, 1925 – August 10, 2011.

Eidy Gorme(Edith Gormezano) - American singer and film actress, performer of famous Spanish songs, mother of composer David Lawrence.
Dates of life: August 16, 1928 – August 10, 2013.

Isaac Hayes- American rhythm and blues musician, composer, producer, arranger and actor.
Dates of life: August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008.

Euronymous(Oystein Aarseth) – Norwegian guitarist, member of the band Mayhem.
Dates of life: March 22, 1968 – August 10, 1993.

EVENTS

1895 – the first Promenade concert took place.

1972 – the single “Layla” performed by Derek & The Dominos hit the UK charts for the first time.

1988 – the first concert of the Smashing Pumpkins took place.

1998 – Alsou made her debut as a singer at her older brother’s wedding with the song “I Will Always Love You.”

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In the holiday calendar, August 10 is a day of important historical events, holidays, memorable dates both in Russia and around the world. In addition, famous political and creative figures, as well as famous businessmen, were born on this day. And Christians, according to church calendar, On August 10th they celebrate name day, in honor of the day of the saint whose name was given to a person at baptism. We will tell you more about the memorable events of this day.

August 10 is a day in the history of Russia and the World: events in the world

The Roman Emperor Titus, together with his army, on August 10, 70 after the Nativity of Christ, destroyed and burned the Temple of the Lord in Jerusalem. The fire lasted for 10 days. In addition, by September the Romans had turned the city itself into ruins. According to the Talmudic tradition, after the Temple was destroyed, the Gates of Heaven were closed, except for the Gate of Tears. The Western Wall, which remained from the Second Temple of Jerusalem, began to be called the “Wailing Wall”, since it is here that all Jews mourn their Temple.

518 years ago, on August 10, 1500, navigator Diego Dias from Portugal discovered the island of Madagascar. The Portuguese, heading to India as part of Cabral's flotilla, was caught in a storm. After which, having lost his course, he went too far around South Africa and only on August 10 he discovered an unknown land. Based on accurate data about the island of Madagascar delivered to Diego Dias, a map was drawn up by cartographer Albert Cantino in 1502. Since then, the Portuguese navigator Diego Dias has gone down in history as the first European to circumnavigate Africa from the Gulf of Aden to Gibraltar.

The first stone of the foundation of the Greenwich Observatory was laid on August 10, 1675 by order of the English King Charles II (1630–1685). The astronomical observatory was built to observe the position of the Moon, which was necessary in determining longitude. At that time there were problems at sea with maritime navigation due to the determination of longitude. In the history of astronomy, the Greenwich Observatory played important role. In 1884, the Washington Conference took the meridian that passed through Greenwich as the starting point for geographic longitude.

In Paris, on August 10, 1792, there was an uprising of the lower classes of the capital and provinces demanding the overthrow of the monk in France. The manifesto on the restoration of the legitimate power of the king and military execution in Paris if the monarch was affected only accelerated the popular uprising.

The Louvre was opened to visitors for the first time on August 10, 1793 in Paris during the French Revolution. The Louvre is considered one of the most famous monuments architecture and major art museums.

In Italy, August 10 is the Feast of St. Lawrence. On the night of August 10-11, a falling star is made a wish, the fulfillment of which is expected within a year.

Every year in Riga on August 10 in the summer, the international Riga Salsa Festival takes place, where dancers from different countries demonstrate fiery dances for three days.

August 10th is a day in the history of Russia and the World: memorable dates in Russia

On August 10, a celebration takes place in honor of the Smolensk Icon Mother of God, the most important shrine of the Russian land. Turning to miraculous icon Holy Mother of God With prayers, believers receive abundant gracious support.

IN folk calendar August 10 is marked as Prokhora-Parmena Day. The proverb says: “Prokhory-Parmens - don’t start bartering.” It is believed that on this day all trade exchanges will not work out.

On this day, such famous creative figures were born as: Kazakh poet Abai Kunanbayev, Russian composer Alexander Glazunov, writer Mikhail Zoshchenko, as well as statesmen: 31st US President Herbert Hoover, Soviet and Russian politician Anatoly Sobchak, Field Marshal General Stepan Apraksin, famous businessmen: Henry Nestle, founder of the company of the same name, entrepreneur Charles Darrow, who created the game "Monopoly" and actors: Andrei Krasko and Oleg Strizhenov.

Builder's Day

A builder is first and foremost a creator. Every second Sunday of August in some countries of the post-Soviet space, including Russia, a holiday is celebrated - Builder's Day. In the USSR this professional holiday construction workers was first celebrated on August 12, 1956.

Day of Veterinary Medicine Worker in Ukraine

Every year on the second Sunday of August, veterinarians in Ukraine celebrate “Veterinary Medicine Workers’ Day” - their professional holiday. This year the holiday fell on August 10th.

Turkmen Melon Day

Today, over 1.6 thousand varieties of melons grown in the world have been described. different countries peace. Turkmen melons are the most favorite delicacy of residents of many countries of the former Soviet republics. All of Turkmenistan and its melon growers, annually, on the second Sunday of August, celebrate Turkmen Melon Day, on this day the holiday fell on August 10.

Navy Festival in Bulgaria

Holiday Navy The people of Bulgaria, both in the Black Sea and Danube cities, celebrate every second Sunday of August every year. In Bulgaria this holiday is also called the “Sea Festival”.

Raksha Bandhan in India

Raksha Bandhan or as it is also called Rakhi in India is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Shravan (somewhere in July - August). This year the holiday fell on August 10th. On this day in India, ritual ablutions are performed on the banks of rivers, ponds, lakes and in the sea. People throw coconuts as an offering to the water god Varuna.

Independence Day in Ecuador

In Ecuador, August 10 is Independence Day from Spanish Colonization. Residents of this country have celebrated this holiday every year on August 10 since 1809.

Unusual holidays

Today, August 10th, you can celebrate with friends or loved ones 2 unusual holiday— Day of Fair Wind and Day of the Unknown Saint.

Tailwind day

You can take a good walk on Fair Wind Day, August 10, especially if the wind is blowing at your back.

Unknown Saint's Day

Today, August 10, is a holiday for saints who are unknown to us, or for those who consider themselves saints.

Church holiday according to the folk calendar

Prokhory-Parmeni

On this day, Orthodox Christians honor the memory of Prochorus and Parmena - apostles of the seventy who were chosen among the seven deacons by the disciples of Jesus Christ.
On the Prokhora-Parmena holiday, peasants removed ripe pears from the trees and dug up tulip bulbs. From this day on, the potato tops began to wither and the peasant women dug the first tubers of young potatoes to prepare various dishes from them.
Name day August 10 from Anastasia, Antonina, Vasily, Elena, Efim, Ivan, Irina, Moses, Nikanor, Nikolai, Pavel, Prokhor, Sergei, Julian.

1498 - English king gave explorer John Cabot a reward of 10 pounds for the discovery of Canada.
1500 - Portuguese navigator Diogo Dias, who lost Cabral's flotilla (Pedro Alvares Cabral) heading to India during a storm, discovered the island of Madagascar.
1535 - Explorer Jacques Cartier named the river and bay he explored in Canada after St. Lawrence.
1539 - King Francis I of France introduced into the country official language: He ordered that all official documents be compiled not in Latin, but in French.
1628 - During its maiden voyage in Stockholm, the ship Vasa capsized and sank.
1675 - King Charles II of England laid the first stone of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich.
1792 - Great French revolution: storming of the Tuileries Palace, arrest of Louis XVI (Louis XVI de France).
1809 - Ecuador declared independence from Spain. Real independence was achieved only in 1822.
1821 - Missouri became the 24th US state.
1833 - Chicago founded. Then it was not a city, but a village called Windy City with a population of less than two hundred people.
1846 - The first US research institution, the Smithsonian Institution, was opened with money bequeathed by the English chemist and mineralogist James Smithson. The decision on this was made by Congress back in 1838, but all these years there have been debates about the need for such an institution for America.
1876 ​​- The world's first intercity route was completed in Ontario (Canada). phone call(the distance between the cities was 13 km).
1889 - Englishman Dan Rylands patented a bottle with a screw-threaded cap.
1905 - Vo French city Boulogne-sur-Mer hosted the first international congress of Esperantists, in which 688 people took part. Since then, similar meetings have taken place annually. different cities and countries, with the only exception being the periods of two world wars.
1911 - The Act of Parliament passed in Great Britain deprived the House of Lords of the absolute veto.
1913 - The Second Balkan War ended with the signing of the “Treaty of Bucharest 1913” between Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro and Greece.
1949 - First flight of the second in the world and the first in North America reactive passenger plane Avro Canada Jetliner, 13 days after the world's first flight of the De Havilland Comet jet airliner.
1979 - a permanent exhibition “The Cement Industry of the USSR” opened in Novorossiysk (now the “Cement Industry” Museum of JSC “Novoroscement”).
1985 - Radiation accident in Chazhma Bay
- Michael Jackson bought all the rights to the Beatles' songs for $47.5 million.
2003 - “Space wedding” of Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko and a US citizen Russian origin Ekaterina Dmitrieva.
2010 - launch of the Russian version of the Disney Channel.

Holiday calendar in August.