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Tag Archives: Beethoven
Duo Concertante: Beethoven Violin Sonatas
When one thinks of Beethoven cycles, the mind immediately thinks of symphonies, piano sonatas and string quartets, forms in which we see the complete range of the composer’s voice. The early ones remind us of Beethoven’s influences, such as Mozart … Continue reading
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Tagged Beethoven, Duo Concertante, Nancy Dahn, Timothy Steeves, Violin Sonatas
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10 Questions for Rufus Müller
Rufus Müller was acclaimed by The New York Times following a performance in Carnegie Hall as “…easily the best tenor I have heard in a live Messiah.” The British/German tenor is celebrated as the Evangelist in Bach’s Passions, and his … Continue reading
Posted in Ten Questions
Tagged Beethoven, Handel, Ivars Taurins, Mark Morris Dance Group, Rufus Müller, Sophie Daneman, Tafelmusik
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Late Mozart 2: caveats
Mozart censored? Operas did sometimes have to clear hurdles in the century of their creation, but actually I was thinking about the censure of a modern audience. And so I continue to ramble about late Mozart, inspired by a happy … Continue reading
Posted in Personal ruminations
Tagged Beethoven, Diane Paulus, La Clemenza di Tito, Magic Flute, Mozart, Stewart Goodyear
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10 Questions for Isabel Bayrakdarian
When I pictured writing a biographical essay about Isabel Bayrakdarian, the phrase that popped into my head –no lie—is exactly the one you find on her official bio on her website. She really did “burst onto the international opera scene”. … Continue reading
Posted in Ten Questions
Tagged Amici Chamber ensemble, Beethoven, Chanson perpétuelle, Chausson, Cinco canciones negras, Dialogues des Carmelites, Francis Poulenc, Isabel Bayrakdarian, Laboratoire Central, Le bal masque, Marilyn Horne, Max Jacob, Montsalvatge, Placido Domingo, Serouj Kradjian
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Apocalypso
What music accompanies the end of the world? I suppose it depends whether you’re cowering or celebrating, sitting, dancing or running for cover. I ask ironically, of course, because the whole Mayan thing is silly. It’s a finite calendar, limited … Continue reading
TSO November 14th
I was fortunate to attend the Toronto Symphony Orchestra concert tonight, thanks to the kindness of my friend Bill Denning. It was the first time I’ve seen them in a few years, and my first encounter with Peter Oundjian, their … Continue reading
TOC Fidelio
Toronto Opera Collaborative is an ensemble comprised of emerging artists. As the pool of Canadian talent continues to grow, singers must either compete for the few available roles, or in groups such as TOC create their own opportunities to show … Continue reading
Mish mash season
Maybe you can tell i am hungry. I am thinking about comfort food as I write this. Comfort food? Nothing effete or fancy, but food meant to satisfy: Goulash or stew Shepherd’s pie All-day breakfasts What farmers eat to keep … Continue reading
I am not my voice
I tried to run away myself To run away and wrestle with my ego—Joni Mitchell One can imagine, somewhere between selfless slavery and imperial command, a middle way. There’s a place one can imagine in the tao of the performer, … Continue reading
Posted in Essays
Tagged Beethoven, Carol Baggott-Forte, Cornelius Reid, David Warrack, Hillcrest Church, vocal pedagogy
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Goodyear—Beethoven I
To begin the voyage through Stewart Goodyear’s set on Marquis of the complete Piano Sonatas of Beethoven, I took two CDs, and listened to each one multiple times. While I seem to be jumping in at either end (CD #1 … Continue reading
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Tagged Artur Schnabel, Beethoven, Stewart Goodyear, Vladimir Ashkenazy
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