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Conductor and composer. #newmusic

[dan @__danp]

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[The Figen @TheFigen_]

This artist plays one of Vivaldi's most difficult pieces on his accordion, a work that is normally performed by a whole orchestra.

[Andrew Neil @afneil]

While global media attention has switched to Venezuela, worth pointing this out;
Iran enters tenth day of protests with 29 killed, 1,203 civilians detained so far.

[dan @__danp]

@24tog

[dan @__danp]

And just like that my tenure as CO of the Air Force Band comes to an end. 4 years at the helm of an amazing group of musicians and humans, travelled more than 5 times the circumference of the planet and made some excellent music along the way. I’m now their #1 fan!

[dan @__danp]

@emilykmay 👋🏻

[ArchaeoHistories @histories_arch]

A netsuke pea pod, believed to originate from Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). Carved with masterful precision, it’s a testament to the artistry of a bygone era.

This diminutive sculpture, fashioned from a single piece of wood, mimics the form of a pea pod, complete with meticulously detailed peas inside. Time and handling have imbued it with a warm patina. More than mere ornamentation, netsuke served as functional toggles, securing pouches or containers to the obi sash of traditional Japanese garments. It also bears a cultural significance, reflecting themes of prosperity, fertility, or philosophical concepts.

Within this humble pod lies a paradox: a tiny universe of carved detail, encapsulating both the ephemerality of nature and the enduring legacy of human craftsmanship. It whispers tales of journeys and the delicate balance between utility and art, reminding us that beauty often resides in the smallest of things.

#archaeohistories

[dan @__danp]

@naut You’re not alone

[Andrew Mellor @operalastnight]

This is what 'civilization' looks like. Little Sønderborg, way out in rural Denmark, 28,000 inhabitants, a gorgeous modern concert hall and an ambitious symphony orchestra, opening its season last night with Johan Dalene and Andris Poga. Culturally, I find this so fascinating.

[HomeAdore @HomeAdore]

EV House by Artspazios Arquitectos e Designers

https://t.co/BDAJkeQUWd

[dan @__danp]

@wonderofscience Slippers

[Marnie Vinall @marnievinall]

People having a meltdown about Indigenous round proving the point of why it’s needed

[dan @__danp]

@FromTipToToeXX @travelwildheart @katherine_deves No actually.

[Ari Rex @ari_rex]

My fascination with kangaroo’s in mid jump began with the Qantas logo when I first arrived in Australia and has stayed with me since 🦘✨.
Here's Skippy in action, captured during one of my two-night Milky Way workshops at Namadgi National Park.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

[Andrew McCarthy @AJamesMcCarthy]

Here's my latest eclipse composite photo formatted for a mobile wallpaper, feel free to download it and use it!

I also have a high quality 4k version you can have, but I hosted it on my website so it wouldn't be compressed. I'll link it in the reply to this post.

[Andrew McCarthy @AJamesMcCarthy]

The photo I'm working on has MILLIONS of visible stars. These monstrous panoramic images are a ton of work but they're soooo satisfying when they finally come together

This is just a tiny snippet of it.

[dan @__danp]

Has anyone noticed that Coles/Woolworths prices suddenly jumped overnight?

[3PickupMusicMan @3PickupMusicMan]

John Coltrane transcribed to piano. Does it work? 🤔