‘Sound’ Category
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Symphonic Masterpiece – Henry Cowell’s Symphony No. 11
Comments Off on Symphonic Masterpiece – Henry Cowell’s Symphony No. 11May 28, 2012 by Admin
Henry Cowell occupies a unique place among American composers. His body of work was incredibly varied stylistically, more so than …
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The Winners of the Ibla Grand Prize International Music Competition – Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, May 1, 2012
Comments Off on The Winners of the Ibla Grand Prize International Music Competition – Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, May 1, 2012May 13, 2012 by Admin
As the music world continues to move in new and different directions, some exciting and truly forward looking, some rather …
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Symphonic Masterpiece – Gosta Nystroem’s Symphony No. 3
Comments Off on Symphonic Masterpiece – Gosta Nystroem’s Symphony No. 3May 5, 2012 by Admin
Sweden’s Gosta Nystroem wrote his Symphony No. 3 – Sinfonia del Mare, for soprano and orchestra, between 1946 and 1948. …
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Symphonic Masterpiece – Roy Harris’ Symphony No. 7
Comments Off on Symphonic Masterpiece – Roy Harris’ Symphony No. 7April 28, 2012 by Admin
I remember first hearing Roy Harris’ Symphony No. 7 back in college in the 1970s. I’d never heard anything like …
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Classical Music Still Matters – Part 2
Comments Off on Classical Music Still Matters – Part 2April 28, 2012 by Admin
Classical music still matters. Beyond its cultural value, even in the 21st century it can still effect and change lives. …
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Terrific Article – I Always Dated Tom Waits
Comments Off on Terrific Article – I Always Dated Tom WaitsApril 21, 2012 by Admin
Salon.com recently published a terrific article by Sarah Hepola called I Always Dated Tom Waits. It’s a wonderful account of …
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The World’s Best Singing Partner – Emmylou Harris
Comments Off on The World’s Best Singing Partner – Emmylou HarrisApril 20, 2012 by Admin
Emmylou Harris just seems to make everyone she sings with sound better. Here’s three examples for your perusal: 1. With …
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Great Music from Ukraine – Meet Nikolai Kapustin
Comments Off on Great Music from Ukraine – Meet Nikolai KapustinApril 14, 2012 by Admin
Time to discover the amazing piano music of Ukraine’s Nikolai Kapustin. Here’s Concert Etude #1: He integrates classical and jazz …
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Enjoyable Nonsense – Dada’s Greatest Hit
Comments Off on Enjoyable Nonsense – Dada’s Greatest HitApril 13, 2012 by Admin
One of my favorite pieces of verbal nonsense/art is Kurt Schwitters’ Ursonate. First uttered/sung/chattered/rattled off in 1932, I think it …
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Progressive Rock – Emerson Lake & Palmer
1April 7, 2012 by Admin
I’ve loved British progressive rock music for more than 40 years, and still listen to the wonderful creations of the …
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