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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
20 Heartfelt Father-Daughter Wedding Photos That Will Make You Smile
There's something particularly special about a father-daughter bond. Whether your father was the one who taught you how to drive, throw a ball, or hold a pencil, there were likely a number of important and special moments that you shared with him throughout your childhood—and even into adulthood. Your wedding day is another such moment. And even though this occasion is about celebrating the love between you and your partner, it's also about expressing your gratitude for all of the family members and friends who helped you get to this point, including your father. Regardless of how you choose to include your father (or a father-like figure) in your nuptials, the spectrum of wedding-day moments ranges from the emotional to the unexpected: aisle walks marked by tears or laughter; first dances full of spontaneous twirls or well-practiced steps; first looks filled with emotional hugs or looks of wonder and awe; and impromptu speeches or last-minute tequila shots. An experienced photographer won't just capture the traditional moments: They'll be in the right place at the right time to capture every genuine expression, feeling, and memory. Whether it's a snap of you and your father sharing a smile before entering your ceremony space or giving a hug to each other after you say "I do" to your lifelong partner, these moments will stay with your forever. Here, we've rounded up 20 of our favorite father-daughter photos from real weddings to give you inspiration for your own nuptials—or just to shed a tear or two. Related: The Complete Guide to Father-of-the-Bride Duties Though unexpected rainy weather forced this couple's outdoor wedding inside, it didn't dampen their joy; this and her father beamed as they shared a dance to Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are" underneath the tent at their upstate New York celebration. As the first strains of "Moon River" cued this bride and her father to begin their walk down the aisle, they realized she had forgotten one key item: Her bouquet. Luckily, her wedding planner grabbed a few blooms from a nearby cocktail table and thrust them into the bride's hand. "It was so funny, my dad and I laughed the whole way down the aisle," she said. At chic indoor venue The Pool NYC, this bride and her father shared a sweet hug after he walked her down the aisle to Tchaikovcky's Piano Concerto No.1 in B flat Minor. The quick squeeze of good luck before the bride joined her partner at the altar was the perfect heartfelt finale to their entrance. This bride and her father shared a smile before her wedding at the Waverly Country Club in Portland, Oregon. In a sentimental moment of coordination, his boutonnière matched her bouquet of white roses. In a nod to the location, all the florals were inspired by Portland's nickname, Rose City. This couple held their Texas wedding at the bride's grandmother's home, which is located right next door to the bride's father's home, making it an obvious choice for their Father of the Bride-inspired vision. The father of the bride channeled his inner Steve Martin in the classic film as he marveled at his daughter during their first look. While this couple chose to save their first look for the ceremony, the bride and her father set up their own version of the pre-ceremony tradition before walking down the aisle. With her father facing the opposite direction, she tapped him on the shoulder from behind before the two shared a sweet hug. This bride accessorized her ivory lace gown with simple jewelry, including pearl drop earrings and a pendant necklace. Her father helped her with the the latter, which was borrowed from the bride's mother, securing the piece, which featured a round jade during their pre-wedding portraits. This bride took a moment to wipe a tear from her eye during a first look with her father. The two shared some quality time together before her black-and-white winter wedding in White Plains, New York. This couple capped off a multi-day celebration at Chateau Challain in France with a ceremony at a nearby church and a fairy-tale-inspired reception. We love the complete shock and awe displayed on this father of the bride's face upon seeing his daughter's look before walking her down the aisle. For this couple's "modern and ethereal" wedding on the water in Newport, Rhode Island, this bride's father escorted her down the aisle. Even though the two had matching boutonnières, they opted for different suits: Hers featured a velvet jacket and black buttons, while his was an all-black look. Before this bride's springtime wedding in Chicago, she and her father shared an emotional moment together before heading to the ceremony. The bride wiped a few tears away from her face, as her dad placed his hands on his cheeks in a look of awe. Channeling a vintage look for her Little Women- and Legends of the Falls-inspired nuptials, this bride and her father arrived at her outdoor ceremony in a classic Rolls Royce. Prior to their ride the two also shared a first look together "It was such a special moment for us both," she said. Both this bride and her father—who she calls "my best friend and my person"—shed a tear during their first look before her wedding in a California garden. The waterworks flowed again as they prepared to walk down the aisle, but the father of the bride came prepared: In addition to a few words of encouragement, he also gave her a pre-ceremony shot of tequila. At an iconic mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, this bride and her father showed off a few well-practiced steps during their dance to 'Our House' by Madness. All of their loved ones watched on in awe and excitement during the celebratory performance. A string quartet played 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' as this bride's father escorted her down the aisle at her Aspen wedding after months of practice. "We were not sure he would be able to walk me down the aisle without the support of a walker and how we would be able to dance," the bride said. "Over the 11 months following our engagement, he worked so hard to get the strength to be able to do both of those things beautifully." This bride said she "felt like a princess" in her embroidered Monique Lhullier gown as her father escorted her down the aisle during her art-inspired wedding in Mexico. Making sure to coordinate with his daughter's look, the father of the bride opted for a maroon velvet jacket for the nuptials. At this couple's all-pink wedding in Palm Springs, the groom posed with the couple's baby daughter, who wore a tulle dress and a floral headband to play the role of flower girl. He made sure to give his daughter a kiss on the cheek before heading to the ceremony. Before exchanging vows with her wife in a grove of soaring trees at an outdoor Minnesota wedding, this bride asked her father to help her secure her black floral bow tie. In addition to helping his daughter with her accessories, he also made sure that her collar was straightened. This couple choose a rooftop wedding spot that provided sweeping views of the New York City skyline during their wedding ceremony. The iconic scenery also served as a backdrop for the bride's first look with her father, who couldn't hide his happiness during the joyful moment. A beach-themed wedding in Texas—donated by Wish Upon a Wedding—featured vibrant tropical florals, sunset-hued decor, and beach-inspired details. After the bride's father's speech, the newlyweds embraced him in a group hug to show their love and appreciation. Up Next: 20 Emotional Mother-Daughter Wedding Photos That Celebrate The Love Between Them Read the original article on Brides
Malaysian Reserve
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malaysian Reserve
Tokyo Symphony Orchestra: A Symphony of Legends
FOR the first time ever, the prestigious Tokyo Symphony Orchestra makes its historic debut in Malaysia, bringing a monumental afternoon of music to the iconic Dewan Filharmonik Petronas. Under the masterful baton of Naoto Otomo—a visionary who has led the fiercely competitive Japanese music scene—the orchestra's 80 elite musicians promise an afternoon of sheer power, passion, and breathtaking artistry. At the heart of the program lies Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, performed by acclaimed Japanese pianist Tomoharu Ushida. Known for his profound musical sensitivity and impeccable technique, Ushida breathes new life into this Romantic masterpiece, delivering a performance both soul-stirring and unforgettable. The journey continues with Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, in the dazzling orchestration by Maurice Ravel. Inspired by a vivid gallery of paintings, this electrifying suite transports audiences from the eerie charm of The Gnome to the thunderous majesty of The Great Gate of Kiev—a true symphonic tour de force. More than a concert, this is a celebration of international friendship and artistic excellence—a landmark moment in cultural collaboration between Japan and Malaysia. Experience a historic afternoon of world-class music, as one of Asia's premier orchestras takes the Malaysian stage for the very first time. Date: 1 June 2025 (Saturday) Time: 3:00 PM (Afternoon Performance) Venue: Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, KLCC Ticket Prices: RM290 | RM430 | RM550 | RM680 Special Discount: 30% for Students Tickets available at: Official Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS Website Don't miss this rare opportunity to witness one of Asia's leading orchestras live in Kuala Lumpur. Reserve your seats now for an unforgettable afternoon of world-class music. Naoto Otomo – Conductor Naoto Otomo is one of Japan's most prominent and versatile conductors, widely respected for his dynamic artistry, refined interpretations, and dedication to expanding Japan's orchestral music scene. A graduate of Tokyo University of the Arts and the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, Otomo began his career as Resident Conductor of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra before becoming its Music Director. He has also served as Music Director of the Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, and is currently Conductor Laureate of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. Otomo has worked with leading orchestras across Europe, the United States, and Asia, and is a passionate advocate for contemporary music, often premiering works by both Japanese and international composers. His deep musical insight and precision have made him a key figure in shaping the modern orchestral sound in Japan. In addition to the concert stage, Otomo is active in opera and film music, and has played a crucial role in nurturing young talents through education and mentorship. His influence continues to inspire new generations of musicians across Asia and beyond. Tomoharu Ushida – Piano Tomoharu Ushida is one of Japan's most exciting young pianists, praised for his poetic expression and exceptional technique. Born in 1999, he began piano at the age of three and made his professional debut with Universal Music Japan at just 12. A prizewinner at the Hamamatsu International Piano Competition, Ushida has performed with leading orchestras worldwide and currently studies at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. His performances are celebrated for their elegance, emotion, and deep musical insight. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 Frédéric Chopin Composed in 1830 when Frédéric Chopin was just 20 years old, this concerto is a stunning expression of youthful passion and poetic refinement. Though labeled 'No. 1,' it was actually his second piano concerto written, but the first to be published. The work is beloved for its soaring melodies, delicate interplay between piano and orchestra, and its deeply expressive Romantic spirit. The first movement opens with grandeur and drama, leading to a heart-rending Romanze that feels like a whispered nocturne—intimate, lyrical, and full of tender longing. The brilliant final movement dances with the rhythms of Polish folk music, bringing the concerto to a sparkling and energetic close. It is a true showcase of the piano as a singing, emotional voice—an ideal match for a pianist of poetic sensibility and technical grace. Pictures at an Exhibition Modest Mussorgsky (orchestrated by Maurice Ravel) Originally composed for solo piano by Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky in 1874, Pictures at an Exhibition is a vivid musical tribute to his late friend, artist Viktor Hartmann. Each movement represents a different artwork by Hartmann, with the recurring 'Promenade' theme portraying the composer strolling through a gallery. In 1922, French composer Maurice Ravel masterfully orchestrated the piece, transforming it into one of the most brilliant and colorful orchestral showpieces ever written. From the eerie whimsy of 'The Gnome' to the grand, triumphant finale 'The Great Gate of Kiev,' the suite is a powerful journey through sound and imagination—an exhibition not of pictures on walls, but of scenes vividly painted with music.
NZ Herald
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Quang Hong Luu returns to Gisborne for solo piano concert
'The programme I played was the first volume of the Years of Pilgrimage by Liszt, which also marked my first year in New Zealand. 'As I come back the second time, the programme will now be the second volume of the Years of Pilgrimage. Just as the music is evolving over the course of the volumes, I'm also evolving as a musician.' Born in Vietnam in 1990, Luu is known for his skilful performance techniques and impressive, emotional playing style. He studied at the Vietnam National Academy of Music, the Australian International Conservatory of Music and the University of Montreal, in Canada. In January last year, Luu performed Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Szolnok Hungarian State Orchestra at the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest. He has performed with many famous orchestras over the years such as the Hanoi Symphony Orchestra, the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra from Florence (Italy), Symphony Orchestra Queensland (Australia), KOZY Symphony Orchestra, Metropolitan Orchestra (Sydney) and Wuhan Symphony Orchestra (China). In 2012, he released his first CD and DVD recordings under the Master Performers label. Last year, he followed this up with a CD of Liszt's 12 Transcendental Études under the Rattle recording label. Luu said the most rewarding feeling of a live concert was the result of engaging with the audience in the 'non-verbal expression of the sound world'. 'The presence of the audience ignites and inspires a certain degree of intensity in my focus and I will often play with much more emotion than in the studio.' He is in the process of completing a Doctor of Musical Arts at the New Zealand School of Music in New Zealand under the guidance of Dr Jian Liu.
New York Times
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Carnegie Hall's New Season: What We're Excited to Hear
Carnegie Hall announced its 2025-26 season on Wednesday, with much of it devoted to celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States through a citywide festival featuring genres including jazz, rock, hip-hop, musical theater and classical music. Clive Gillinson, Carnegie's executive and artistic director, said that the festival was meant to showcase 'the sheer breadth and dynamism of America.' 'Whether you look at film, Broadway, jazz or hip-hop, it's all very vivid music-making,' he said. 'It runs across the whole population.' The season will open in October with the conductor Daniel Harding leading the NYO-USA All-Stars, an ensemble affiliated with Carnegie, in works by Bernstein and Stravinsky. That performance will also include Yuja Wang leading Tchaikovsky's grand Piano Concerto No. 1 from the keyboard. The composer Arvo Pärt, who turns 90 in September, will be honored at Carnegie all season, with his friends and collaborators leading performances of his works. Pärt, Gillinson said, 'always has spoken in a language that everybody can engage with.' Carnegie's season — some 170 performances — will also feature the conductor Marin Alsop, the pianist Lang Lang, the vocalist Isabel Leonard and the violinist Maxim Vengerov, who each will organize a series of Perspectives concerts. Here are 12 highlights from the season, chosen by critics for The New York Times. JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ Estonian Festival Orchestra, Oct. 23 What better way to celebrate the 90th birthday year of Arvo Pärt than with some of his music's finest interpreters and compatriots? Paavo Järvi will lead the Estonian Festival Orchestra (whose festival in Parnu, Estonia, is honoring Pärt this summer) in an all-Pärt program that also features the Estonian Philharmonic Choir and starry soloists like Midori and Nico Muhly. The choir returns the next evening for another program of works by Pärt, performed with the Tallinn Chamber Orchestra. JOSHUA BARONE Philharmonia Orchestra, Oct. 28 Expect sparks to fly when Marin Alsop leads the Philharmonia Orchestra in Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra, with its eye-popping bursts of instrumental color. In the first half, the elegant pianist Alexandre Kantorow takes on the electric wit of Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3. In March, Alsop returns to lead the Philadelphia Orchestra in more Prokofiev, as well as a new work by John Adams and Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F, with Hayato Sumino, the YouTube sensation and audience favorite at the 2021 Chopin Competition. CORINNA da FONSECA-WOLLHEIM Orchestra of St. Luke's, Nov. 6 When the conductor Raphaël Pichon made his New York debut at Carnegie with the Orchestra of St. Luke's last month, he pulled together pieces by Schubert into a fascinating narrative program. Returning with St. Luke's next season, his subject appears to be Beethoven, with a concert including the almighty Ninth Symphony; the great slow movement from the Seventh Symphony, in Friedrich Silcher's unfamiliar choral arrangement; and little-heard selections from Beethoven's incidental music for 'Leonore Prohaska.' ZACHARY WOOLFE Nicolas Altstaedt and Thomas Dunford, Nov. 18 The vibrant lutenist Thomas Dunford and the sweet-toned cellist Nicolas Altstaedt come together in the intimate Weill Recital Hall for a program featuring French Baroque pieces originally written for viola da gamba by Marin Marais and Antoine Forqueray. Parts of Bach's great cello suites are also on the agenda, as is a melancholy movement from Henri Duparc's 19th-century Cello Sonata. Dunford and Altstaedt also nod to Pärt's composer residency with a transcription of one his most celebrated pieces, 'Spiegel im Spiegel.' ZACHARY WOOLFE Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Dec. 3 Manfred Honeck's directorship of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra must be counted as one of the country's most successful conductor-ensemble collaborations, his thoughtful interpretations of the standard repertory inflaming the players' super-committed virtuosity. They will bring to Carnegie a program that begins with Lera Auerbach's 'Frozen Dreams' and features the pianist Seong-Jin Cho in Rachmaninoff's 'Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini,' before closing with Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony, which they released in 2017 on a refined yet coruscating recording. ZACHARY WOOLFE Igor Levit, Jan. 22 A pianist of dashing perspicacity and muscular technique, Igor Levit likes to double down on challenges. Last March, he regaled Carnegie concertgoers with solo transcriptions of symphonic works by Mahler and Beethoven, and next season he tackles variations, with Beethoven's 'Diabelli' Variations and Frederic Rzewski's 'The People United Will Never Be Defeated.' These pieces, which take off from a throwaway waltz and a Chilean protest song, require the kind of long-breathed concentration that is Levit's forte. OUSSAMA ZAHR Leif Ove Andsnes, Jan. 27 You go to a recital by the pianist Leif Ove Andsnes to be as surprised as you are awed. His dignified virtuosity is a given, and will be a reason to a look forward to Robert Schumann's 'Carnaval' at the end of a program that also includes works less famous but likely more revelatory: selections from Gyorgy Kurtag's 'Jatekok,' Janacek's 'On the Overgrown Path' and Liszt's 'Consolations,' as well as more Schumann and a Bartok Burlesque. JOSHUA BARONE Met Orchestra, Feb. 4 When supervising an early release of his ballet 'Fancy Free,' Leonard Bernstein included a prologue number, 'Big Stuff,' and got Billie Holiday to sing it. You can feel some of that stylistic expansiveness in the programming for this concert, which is part of United in Sound: America at 250. Alongside a suite from Bernstein's ballet and a Barber staple, you'll find William Dawson's 'Negro Folk Symphony' — another piece that takes mutual inspiration from European concert tradition and Black American music. SETH COLTER WALLS Budapest Festival Orchestra, Feb. 6 and 7 Expect the unexpected whenever Ivan Fischer conducts the Budapest Festival Orchestra, which he helped found in 1983. The mutual trust and elegant, unshowy music-making of these players is sure to breathe life into what may seem like traditional programming: Arvo Pärt's 'Summa,' Brahms's Symphony No. 2 and the Sibelius Violin Concerto, with the charismatic Maxim Vengorov, on Feb. 6; the bucolic spirituality of Mahler's Symphony No. 3 on Feb. 7. Plus, Fischer always keeps some surprise up his sleeve for the end of the evening. CORINNA da FONSECA-WOLLHEIM Vikingur Olafsson, March 24 The pianist Vikingur Olafsson, a wellspring of thoughtfulness and eloquence, has two visits to Carnegie planned next season. In the spring, he will take on some of the most profound music for piano, Beethoven's final three sonatas. And earlier, on Oct. 29, he will appear with the Philharmonia Orchestra (under its principal conductor, Santtu-Matias Rouvali) in Brahms's Second Piano Concerto, on a program that also includes Sibelius's Fifth Symphony and the local premiere of a new work by Gabriela Ortiz. JOSHUA BARONE Philadelphia Orchestra, May 29 The symphonic catalog of the composer and trumpeter Wynton Marsalis has only been getting better. The balance between complex rhythmic interplay and memorable melodic writing in his Fourth was particularly enjoyable, so I'm looking forward to the New York premiere of his latest symphony — subtitled 'Liberty' — alongside Beethoven's Seventh and a new work by Julia Wolfe. The Philadelphia Orchestra is well attuned to Marsalis's aesthetic, thanks to its recent recording of his Violin Concerto. SETH COLTER WALLS Lise Davidsen, June 5 In 2023, the incandescent dramatic soprano Lise Davidsen made her New York City recital debut like an opera star: with an aria-heavy solo program at the Metropolitan Opera. In that concert, she and the pianist James Baillieu dipped a toe in Schubert's oeuvre, enlivening some of his best-loved art songs with bighearted, lovingly limned renditions. Now, in the manner of a lieder singer, she will join Baillieu for an entire program of this composer's output. OUSSAMA ZAHR
