Category Archive
The following is a list of all entries from the Strange Findings category.
An Amazing Realization
Filed in Composition, History, Performance, Strange Findings, Thought for the Day on November 28, 2007 at 1:53 pmHey, get this:
Today is the 59th anniversary of the world premiere of “The Dirge” - the fourth section from Lenny Bernstein’s “Age of Anxiety” Symphony (that’s Symphony No. 2 for piano and orchestra, based on W. H. Auden’s 1946 poem by the same name). This partial premiere was given on Nov. 28, 1948, and was [...]
V.T.C.M.A. - 5
Filed in Composition, Inspiration, Performance, Reviews, Strange Findings, Thought for the Day on October 8, 2007 at 12:23 amBeing a part of the MIDI Band at Cal Poly, Pomona, now on six-string electric fiddle, the performing group of this V.T.C.M.A. really excites me! They’re called Soul in the Machine, and they hail from San Diego, CA. Their innovative presentation of electronica music, their visually entrancing, original instrumental creations, and their extraordinary musical talents [...]
Nigel 2.0
Filed in General, Performance, Reviews, Strange Findings, Violin on September 29, 2007 at 11:29 pmIntroducing the newest member of the family!
Nigel 2.0:
V.T.C.M.A. - 4
Filed in Composition, Performance, Reviews, Strange Findings, Thought for the Day on September 23, 2007 at 8:22 pmCheck out this excellent video of the 1972 composition, A Flight of Virtuosity, for Six Handclappers, by Greg A. Steinke. This performance was conducted by Stephen Rochford (and featured my friend and colleague, Alan Mautner as one of the handclappers!). Stick with it - there is a moment in the middle that is especially hilarious! [...]
Aineo Ensemble on Korean TV!
Filed in Performance, Strange Findings, Violin on September 11, 2007 at 10:12 amCheck it out here! Our concert was advertised on the Korean News! Look for me and Tommy in a bunch of shots - I’m the only blonde-headed one in the whole group, hee hee hee….!
