李煜词
李煜(937-978)，初名从嘉，字重光，号钟隐，南唐中主第六子。徐州人。宋建隆二年(961年)在金陵即位，在位十五年，世称李后主。他嗣位的时候，南唐已奉宋正朔，苟安于江南一隅。宋开宝七年(974年)，宋太祖屡次遣人诏其北上，均辞不去。同年十月，宋兵南下攻金陵。明年十一月城破，后主肉袒出降，被俘到汴京，封违命侯。太宗即位，进封陇西郡公。太平兴国三年(978)七夕是他四十二岁生日，宋太宗恨他有“故国不堪回首月明中”之词，命人在宴会上下牵机药将他毒死。追封吴王，葬洛阳邙山。后主前期词作风格绮丽柔靡，还不脱“花间”习气。国亡后在“日夕只以眼泪洗面”的软禁生涯中，以一首首泣尽以血的绝唱，使亡国之君成为千古词坛的“南面王”(清沈雄《古今词话》语)，正是“国家不幸诗家幸， 话到沧桑语始工”。这些后期词作，凄凉悲壮，意境深远，已为苏辛所谓的 “豪放”派打下了伏笔，为词史上承前启后的大宗师，如王国维《人间词话 》所言：“词至李后主而眼界始大，感慨遂深。”至于其语句的清丽，音韵的和谐，更是空前绝后的了。 后主本有集，已失传。现存词四十四首，其中几首前期作品或为他人所作，可以确定者仅三十八首。
Friday, September 01, 2006
我的天才梦
我的天才梦——侯文咏官方网站
對小時候的侯文詠來說，寫作是多愁善感和天才的爆發點，於是平靜的校園被寫成侏羅紀公園好像很自然！在他心中，想像一個看不到的世界，似乎是那麼天經地義的事。
當上醫師的侯文詠，在一次次與死神打照面的經驗裡，看盡了赤裸裸的真實人生。寫作，成了製造快樂的魔法，帶給他一種安心的錯覺。
成為暢銷作家的侯文詠，發現自己從小到大在追求著名利、征服、勝利等欲望；然而，得到這一切所謂的成功以後，卻沒能擁有幸福快樂。寫作，彷彿只是讓他人辨識自己的通關密碼。
現在，侯文詠終於明白精采的生命不一定要找出答案，熱情與想望才讓人有能力去愛、去享受！而寫作，正是他最平和而溫柔的願望。
往事并不如烟
章怡和：往事并不如烟
曾经，最珍贵和最难得的个人活动，便是回忆。因为它是比日记或书信更加稳妥的保存社会真实的办法。许多人受到伤害和惊吓，毁掉了所有属于私人的文字记录，随之也抹去了对往事的真切记忆。于是，历史不但变得模糊不清，而且以不可思议的速度被改写。这样的“记忆”就像手握沙子一样，很快从指缝里流掉。从前的人什么都相信，相信……后来突然又什么都不信了。何以如此？其中恐怕就有我们长期回避真实、拒绝真实的问题。
曾经，最珍贵和最难得的个人活动，便是回忆。因为它是比日记或书信更加稳妥的保存社会真实的办法。许多人受到伤害和惊吓，毁掉了所有属于私人的文字记录，随之也抹去了对往事的真切记忆。于是，历史不但变得模糊不清，而且以不可思议的速度被改写。这样的“记忆”就像手握沙子一样，很快从指缝里流掉。从前的人什么都相信，相信……后来突然又什么都不信了。何以如此？其中恐怕就有我们长期回避真实、拒绝真实的问题。
Vienna Boys Choir
The Vienna Boys' Choir is one of the oldest boys' choirs existing in the world. For nearly five hundred years they have been a symbol of Austria. A founding document of Maximilian I in 1498 called the first dozen boys to the imperial court as members of the newly formed court music band. Thus he showed his great interest in contemporary musical developments in Burgundy and the Netherlands. Since then the Vienna Boys' Choir has been a fixed attraction in Austrian musical life.
The Legend of 1900!!
The Legend of 1900
The Legend of 1900 is an interesting new fable from legendary Italian filmmaker Guiseppe Tornatore, maker of Cinema Paradiso and The Star Maker. Based on a monologue by Alessandro Baricco, The Legend of 1900 tells the story of a unique man who never set foot upon dry land. On January 1, 1900, a small baby boy was found abandoned on the Virginian, a transatlantic ship. The crewman who found him names the boy Danny Boodman T.D. Lemon 1900; 1900 for short. 1900 is a true orphan. He knows nothing about his parents or his past. The Virginian is the only thing he knows.
HK Cultural Presentations Section
The Cultural Presentations Section
It's useful in HK. Tickets are cheaper for students~~
It's useful in HK. Tickets are cheaper for students~~
Secret Garden
Secret Garden
Secret Garden made history by winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1995 with "Nocturne", an entry that was more an instrumental piece than a song. In the 4o- year history of this prestigious pan-European television extravaganza, an instrumental piece had never previously won. A piece so stylistically removed from the “European pop format” commonly associated with the song contest, that the press stated: "Secret Garden has redefined the Eurovision Song Contest”.
Secret Garden continues to write history. This surprise victory at the Eurovision Song Contest was the ultimate showcase that successfully launched their first album Songs from a Secret Garden. It was made available around the globe, including most European territories, the USA, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Hong Kong, China and Korea. This was a historic event for a Norwegian artist and record company, who for the first time had produced a worldwide release with sales of more than a million. Awards followed, including Platinum record in Norway and Korea, Gold record in Ireland, Hong Kong Korea and New Zealand as well as 2 years (101 weeks) in the Billboard New Age charts in USA.
Though the record was never technically classified as an "international release", Secret Garden’s success developed through a fantastic enthusiasm and commitment among PolyGram and Philips Classics staff (later Universal records) on a local level. Nobody was commanded to work with this project. They were driven by a passion for the music, and have seen it as a challenge to market Secret Garden in their own territories.
Odyssey
Odyssey-Hayley Westerna全球乐界推崇；200万销量天籁女声之全新专辑
Hayley Westenra's new album ODYSSEY was always going to be a different proposition to PURE, the record-breaking 2003 collection which marked her international debut. A lot has happened to the young New Zealander over the past two or three years - and those changes are clearly reflected by a record which encapsulates her growth from a budding teenage prodigy into a mature young woman.
PURE, made when Hayley was 15, introduced the world to a unique new voice. Poised, angelic and characterised by its breath-taking natural beauty, her voice won the hearts of millions and enabled PURE to reach some notable landmarks. The album, which has sold two million copies to date, topped the UK classical charts and also went Top Ten in the pop equivalent. In her homeland, it is the biggest-selling New Zealand album of all time. In Japan - where Hayley enjoyed a No. 1 single with Amazing Grace – she was the most popular classical artist of 2004 and won two Japanese Grammies.
For the young songbird, such success was life-transforming. From being a schoolgirl living at home with her parents and siblings in Christchurch, she was suddenly thrust onto the global stage. She performed in front of presidents, prime ministers and royalty. She duetted with Andrea Bocelli, José Carreras, Bryn Terfel and Russell Watson. She also sung live at many prestigious sporting events in the UK, USA, New Zealand and Australia.
Now, at 18, Hayley is ready to show the world how much she has grown up, both as an artist and as an individual. Fans of PURE will be pleasantly surprised by her new album ODYSSEY. Her wonderful voice retains its crystal-clear purity, but Westenra's singing is now richer and more rounded than before. Touring the world and singing in some of its greatest concert venues, such as the Sydney Opera House, Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall, has worked wonders for her confidence. Suitably emboldened, she has embraced an even wider range of musical styles including classical, hymns, folk and pop.
'I was happy with PURE at the time, but I've moved on so much,' says Hayley. 'It's really exciting to have something new out there for people to listen to. I wanted to make a record that represented me as a person. And I think I've improved as a vocalist.’
The stunning worldwide success of PURE has done little to dampen Hayley's hunger or enthusiasm. Punctuating her conversation with infectious laughter, she obviously still loves what she does. She also can't wait to put together a tour combining old and new material.
'It's exciting to have songs that are now part of my own repertoire,' she says. 'It's nice to have a balance between new pieces and tracks that people already know. It would be boring to do a whole album of established songs. It's great to introduce new material to the world.'
Daydream
Daydream白日梦所演奏的是我们记忆里共同的事，他用非常优雅与平和的风格传递乐音。
The Daydream 是作者的艺名，这张《Dreaming》是The Daydream的NewAge风格的钢琴独奏专辑，曲风缓慢恬静，带着丝丝淡淡的忧伤，聆听这张专辑，也许会想起过去的爱恨离别，或者从前的遗憾……没 错，虽然是NewAge风格的钢琴曲，但丝毫不比古典钢琴逊色，曲子表达的忧伤可以直达您的心扉，让你有点点伤感，有点点怀念，却又是那幺那幺的美。
曲以慢速的节奏为主调，在那双舞动的手下，流转出一个一个澹然的音符，勾勒出一副天凉如水的默默。始终缓缓的弹奏着，犹如溶在秋凉夜幕下的人们，遥望着天边的星群，独自默然着；也若同秋夜无聊的时刻，脑子里不断交织各色想法。
但主旋律是不变的，缓缓的节拍，低音弹奏的主旋律，每个变奏中间还有清脆的几声单音，似乎眼睛微雾着，然后仿佛听见清脆的滴落声。有稍快节拍的弹奏，也有慢速的低语。
犹如起起伏伏的心情，只为思念的哪个人。他们有时候是似听见走近自己的脚步声的喜悦，有时候会是夜夜思君不见君的浅愁……就在这样一种声音中，静默于一种幻听中，犹如经历着庄周的化蝶之梦，再分不清哪里是自己生活的彼岸，哪里是彼岸生活的自己。
Dan Brown: Davinci's Code
Dan Brown: Davinci's Code
这是一部赏心悦目、博学多才的悬念小说，自从《哈利·波特》出版以来，还没有哪个小说作者像丹·布朗这样“罪大恶极”地用跌宕起伏的故事情节令读者喘不过气来，用一个又一个圈套哄得读者晕头转向。小说自２００３年３月出版以来，已经连续３４周在《纽约时报》畅销小说排行榜上雄踞榜首。
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