Three Brazilian sisters, aged 109, 104, and 103, have set a Guinness World Record as the world's oldest living siblings, with a combined age of 316 years.
Scientists is trying to study their DNA to see why they lived so long and healthy.
Premiered OTD 17 July 1717
Handel's Water Music on the Thames for King George I.
The whole river was festooned with boats.
Delighted the King who demanded it be played several times on the return voyage.
#ClassicalMusic#HandelWaterMusic
Sometimes things only make sense later.
In "Il trovatore", @ArturoChaconC as Manrico tells Azucena an invisible force stopped him from killing di Luna, unaware he was his brother.
Sensitively interpreted by Arturo during his triumphant success at the @MetOpera 🎶❣️🎶
Every step is executed with remarkable precision and unity, reflecting years of dedication, discipline, and teamwork. The soaring jumps, deep squats, rapid turns, and continuous footwork demand not only exceptional strength but also extraordinary control and endurance.
The lively sound of the accordion blends seamlessly with every movement, giving each step its own rhythm and energy. More than a display of technical skill, this performance is a celebration of folk heritage—where music, dance, and community spirit come together to preserve a cultural legacy that has been passed down through generations.
Now - WARREN CONNECTICUT – After the rain. We have a lot of shade here – our house is in a grove of native oaks and maples. So we’ve planted hostas in rail car quantities. I’m getting a lot of use from the close focus attachment for my 1958 dual range Summicron. (Claude suggested that I put the close focus attachment on the lens and just walk around all day getting close to things. Good advice.) I love its delicate rendering, three dimensionality and subtle bokeh.
Day 6,110 of one photograph every day for the rest of my life.
#BlackAndWhite #BNW #Photo #Monochrome #DailyPhoto
#Leica #M11M #Monochrom
#WarrenCT #Hostas #DualRangeSummicron
#LitchfieldCounty #CT
The Colorado Plateau’s terrain of dramatic mesas, sheer slot canyons and plunging gorges has been shaped by the natural forces of the earth over millions of years. Amangiri is the privileged steward of one of the world’s most extraordinary settings.
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The dry weather means wildfire risk is particularly high⚠️
Please take litter home and don't light BBQs or open fires in the National Park.
If you see any fires while out enjoying the Park, call 999 immediately - you could help save lives; of the human and animal kind.
📸SDNPA
Jonathan is performing on the organ of York Minster but what encore should he play? Let us know in the comments! He opens the Summer Organ Recital Series here at York Minster on Thursday 16 July 2026 7pm!
#jonathanscottorganist#YorkMinster#pipeorgan#organconcert
Two performances done... two more ahead!
I'm back on stage tonight and on July 18 as Mrs. Quickly... ready to weave a few more delightful intrigues with the ladies!
📷 A. Bofill @Liceu_cat#Falstaff#Mezzo#GiuseppeVerdi
@DailyPicTheme2 Q is for quinoa.
I grew quinoa in my garden but learned that the harvesting/processing was a long and difficult process.
#DailyPictureTheme is ‘Q/X/Y/Z Anything'
Died OTD 1959
Swiss-born American composer Ernest Bloch.
Whose music gave powerful expression to his Jewish heritage.
Works such as Schelomo and Suite hébraïque remain among the most distinctive voices of the 20th century.
#ClassicalMusic#ErnestBloch
🎶 Once Upon a Time in the Wild West — Wendy Kokkelkoren
🎬 Ennio Morricone composed this soundtrack before any scenes were filmed. Sergio Leone played the music on set while the actors performed, so Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson, and Claudia Cardinale acted out their scenes to this music in real time. The melody existed before the film's release.
🎤 The original vocals for this soundtrack were by Edda Dell'Orso, who recorded it instrumentally in Rome in 1968. No lyrics. Only human voices were used as instruments. Morricone believed that female voices could convey a depth of emotion that no orchestra could achieve alone. He was right. The soundtrack has sold 10 million copies worldwide.
🎼 Wendy Kokkelkoren trained at the Maastricht Conservatory, graduating with honors in 2002, and pursued a soprano career with the Maestro Orchestra & The European Pop Orchestra. She has performed for Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and in concert halls throughout Europe and North America. This isn't an opera stage. Music doesn't care about that.
What does this melody remind you of? 🌅
🔍🎶 The closer you listen, the more there is to discover. Kirill Petrenko conducts Mozart's Symphony No. 29, light in mood and full of surprising harmonic twists, with the Berliner Philharmoniker. Discover it in the Digital Concert Hall. https://t.co/GWUask3gPS