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What Level Do You Need to Be on Violin to Stop Taking Lessons?
What Level Do You Need to Be on Violin to Stop Taking Lessons? When it comes to learning the violin, one common question that arises… The post What Level Do You Need to Be on Violin to Stop Taking Lessons? appeared first on American Music Institute.
What Level Do You Need to Be on Violin to Stop Taking Lessons?
What Level Do You Need to Be on Violin to Stop Taking Lessons? When it comes to learning the violin, one common question that arises… The post What Level Do You Need to Be on Violin to Stop Taking Lessons? appeared first on American Music Institute.
What Level Do You Need to Be on Violin to Stop Taking Lessons?
What Level Do You Need to Be on Violin to Stop Taking Lessons? When it comes to learning the violin, one common question that arises… The post What Level Do You Need to Be on Violin to Stop Taking Lessons? appeared first on American Music Institute.
Shambhu & Jeff Oster – Montauk to Mexico
ArtistRack brings to you ‘Montauk to Mexico’ by Shambhu & Jeff Oster In the ethereal realm of instrumental music, the latest single by Shambhu and Jeff Oster, “Montauk to Mexico,” unveils a mesmerizing duo that transcends geographical boundaries. Shambhu’s acoustic guitar artistry blends seamlessly with Jeff Oster’s mastery of the flugelhorn, resulting in a sonic […] The post Shambhu & Jeff Oster – Montauk to Mexico appeared first on ArtistRack | #1 Music Promotion & Playlisting Service for Artists.
Johan Helmich Roman, Assaggi per Violino Solo, Fabio Bondi
If you are a Baroque fanatic you may know the name of Swedish composer Johan Helmich Roman (1694-1758), or perhaps you do not. He is new to me. The recent recording of his Assaggi Per Violino Solo (Naive V 8209) will doubtless show you a composer of real talent if you spend some time with it as I have. Perhaps the first thing you'll notice is the beautiful performances of violinist Fabio Biondo throughout. He has a beautifully sparking sound and impeccable tone control. The seven groupings of works each gives us a bristling Baroque leaping forth of single-noted implied counterpoint furthered by double stops weaving in and out, somewhat in the manner of Bach and his Suites, yet lyrically more trimmed down-- though still lovely at every turn. This is a real sleeper, a gem in the solo string realm both for composer and performer. Very recommended. To stream the album, start with this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJyAL20HcEE and follow the single links for a wealth of movements.
Denman Maroney Quintet, The Air Conditioned Nightmare
When Minimalist hypnotic circularity meets Free Jazz oriented geometric Pointillism we have something that makes sense and indeed when in the right hands such as here we have some sensational music. Pianist Denman Maroney has for some time been a thoughtful Free Jazz pianist. See my review of some of his Free Jazz music from my Gapplegate Music Review article of August 21, 2017 https://gapplegatemusicreview.blogspot.com/search?q=denman+maroney. On this new album The Air Conditioned Nightmare (Neuma CD 204) we feel the open Jazz rootedness that over the years Maroney has so authentically embodied in his previous work. Here however Maroney introduces a deliberate Counterpoint of differentially varied rhythmic cycles between piano left hand and piano right hand (Maroney), that and vocals (Emilie Lesbros), that and tenor and Bb clarinet (Robin Fincker) that and bass (Scott Walker) and finally all that and drums (Samuel Silvant). We get a deliberately composed set of differentials presumably laid out by Maroney and allowed to expand and contract as they play out, within at time Jazz Swing, Rock, and New Music performance feels. We get a great deal to explore and appreciate on the 18 works that comprise the two CD set, including a skewed Monkian Stuffy Turkey. The complexity and organic heft of the skewed works offers us much to experience and appreciate. And in the end, we come away with a strong feeling of the newness of the music as well as its rootedness, with real musicianship by all concerned. It repeats in a roughly Minimalist way but stands out as a new way to lay out the cyclic material. This one satisfies the discerning ear in musically substantial ways. Go to BandCamp to listen to a free stream, and if you like order a downlo0ad or a CD copy. https://denmanfmaroney.bandcamp.com/album/the-air-conditioned-nightmare-2
Best Experience Kids Can Have Playing an Instrument
Best Experience Kids Can Have Playing an Instrument Summer is the perfect time for kids to explore their musical talents and immerse themselves in the… The post Best Experience Kids Can Have Playing an Instrument appeared first on American Music Institute.
Rodney Sharman, Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa, Known and Unknown, New Music for Solo Piano
Not everything can be grasped in a single setting as we all have learned over time. For New Music these days it has never been more true. It used to be at times that you more or less knew what you were getting by gazing at an album cover, the art, the label, the liners and giving it a single listen but that is rare today in some settings. So with the one for today, distinguished Canadian composer Rodney Sharman and pianist Rachel Kiyo Iwaasa bring to us a stunning series of works based imaginatively on opera transcriptions, 18 works under the rubric Known and Unknown (Redshift TK539 CD). This is music not obvious, with true originality and unexpected brilliance. For me this one was a natural, the combination of vivid sound color, a modern yet a distinct melodic-harmonic foundation, ambient brilliance and a sort of eloquent expressionist pianism, a kind of moody, haunting thoughtfulness and a refreshing bit of text narrative and singing by the pianist in her enchanting performative role. The eighteen short and longer works each hold their own in ultra-musical and inventive ways. That there is a Non-binary element in the thematics is the case thought for me it all works together as a poetic, lyrical whole so that I embrace it all as ART, which for me is what especially matters in the end. Though the transcriptions are based on well known operas the end product stands out again as more in its finality of brilliance than as source inspiration. This is piano music that thrives in its wonderful pianism, both in composition and performance. It stands out is a high point of the music I have heard thus far in the current year! Do not miss it. Listen to a full stream on Bandcamp: https://redshiftmusicsociety.bandcamp.com/album/known-and-unknown-solo-piano-works-by-rodney-sharman
Fran Richard: An Appreciation
Eve Beglarian pays tribute to Fran Richard, Honorary Board member at New Music USA, Founding Director, Vice President of Meet the Composer, and former Vice President and head of ASCAP’s Concert Music department, who passed away on February 8 at the age of 87. Fran is sorely missed by Board and staff, past and present,... Read more » The post Fran Richard: An Appreciation first appeared on New Music USA. The post Fran Richard: An Appreciation appeared first on New Music USA.
10 Ways to Improve Your Piano Playing
10 Ways to Improve Your Piano Playing Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced pianist, there’s always room for growth and improvement in your piano… The post 10 Ways to Improve Your Piano Playing appeared first on American Music Institute.
Vincent Larderet, Ravel, The Complete Works for Solo Piano, Vol.
Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), as many readers will ,know. was one of the 20th centuries most original and poetic of composers for the piano. His was a voice of great color and poise. He gives the contemporary pianist a manifold challenge for realizing great expression and symphonic dimensions, along with a great intimacy of voice that broke new grounds continually. Pianist Vincent Larderet appears with the first of several volumes devoted to The Complete Works for Solo Piano (Avie AV2623). In this inaugural volume Larderet tackles five remarkably articulate and brilliant compositional sets, allowing the pianist to hold forth with novel and appealing interpretations that give us pause and move us along into Ravel's special aural world. The set opens with Ravel's five movement Miroirs (1904-05) a breakthrough world of great sound color impressions and clangorous tonal brilliance. Larderet brings his own personally inventive aesthetics to each movement. The 1903-05 Sonatine forms another high water mark of pianistic dazzle with effective stretching of rubato singularity that stands out among classic renditions since the advent of the LP Ravel's ravishing Pavane pour une infante defunte (1899) chimes in as another outstanding reading, a hovering liquidity of great beauty one should not miss in this reading. The Jeux d'eau (1901) and the Valses noble et sentimentales (1911) are not in any way lagging and benefit from a thorough immersion in the periodicity of Ravel's and so bring forth a period charm here. Larderet shines thoughtfully regardless. which work on this set Whether you are familiar with this music or are a newcomer you will doubtless benefit greatly by the pianist's genuine feeling for the music. Bravo. Catch a free stream of the music here: https://orcd.co/av2623
The Ultimate Madness: A Fan's Journey through the 2024 NCAA Tournament
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is an event that transcends the sport itself. It's a culmination of talent, determination, and the undying spirit of competition that captivates fans from all walks of life. For those lucky enough to attend, it's an experience like no other, a whirlwind of emotions, and a rollercoaster of unforgettable moments.Imagine walking into the hallowed halls of the TD