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RIP Harold Shapero (1920-2013)

Composer and Brandeis University Professor Emeritus Harold Shapero has died. Jerry posted an article about Shapero on Sequenza 21′s homepage and Alex Ross wrote about it on The Rest is Noise.

By Christian Carey | 19 May 2013 | Comments | 2 views

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Okta Logue: “Let Go” (Video)

German psych-prog group Okta Logue is busily touring to support their recently released Transit EP. They share a slice of life on the road in the video for “Let Go,” embedded below.

By Christian Carey | 18 May 2013 | Comments | 52 views

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Interpretations on F.C. Judd (Stream via Boomkat)

Read full review of Interpretations On F.C. Judd – F.C. Judd / Various on Boomkat.com ©

By Christian Carey | 17 May 2013 | Comments | 56 views

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Tonight in NYC: Too Many Shows …

A multi-borough installment of “Too Many Shows” today. Hope you can catch one of them. Talea Ensemble and Ekmeles give the US premiere of Beat Furrer’s FAMA. (Details here). “C4 and Friends:” C4 Ensemble joins forces with MATA and Contemporaneous … Continue reading →

By Christian Carey | 17 May 2013 | Comments | 48 views

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Guest post: Gavett on Beat Furrer’s FAMA …

We are pleased to share Jeffrey Gavett’s post about notational issues in the music of Beat Furrer and Timothy McCormack, originally posted on the Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble’s blog. This Thursday and Friday at Bohemian National Hall in New York, Ekmeles … Continue reading →

By Christian Carey | 16 May 2013 | Comments | 59 views

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RIP John La Montaine

Sad to learn of John La Montaine’s passing at the age of 93. Charles Fussell introduced me to his Piano Concerto, and I’ve been a fan ever since.

By Christian Carey | 15 May 2013 | Comments | 63 views

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Do These Works Make a “Lasting Impression”?

(Thanks to Miranda Cuckson for pointing out this broadcast event. I was glad to see her recording of Ralph Shapey’s “Millenium Designs” made WFMT’s list! Purchase the recording here) Today on WFMT, the station is featuring recent music as part … Continue reading →

By Christian Carey | 14 May 2013 | Comments | 62 views

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Billband – “Blurred”

Want to know why GVSU has such a cracking new music ensemble for minimal and post-minimal music? Blame it on composer/conductor Bill Ryan, who leads the program there. Ryan still keeps time free for “extracurricular activities.” His CD Towards Daybreak … Continue reading →

By Christian Carey | 12 May 2013 | Comments | 87 views

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Tonight’s listening

Tonight’s listening: Bill Frisell Bill Ryan Richard Cornell Charles Fussell Theodore Antoniou Ezra Sims Christopher O’Riley’s new Liszt CD Microtonal metal (!) tweeted by Mr. Steve Smith Conclusions: Metal bands should cover Ezra Sims I miss Boston composer concerts Billband … Continue reading →

By Christian Carey | 12 May 2013 | Comments | 62 views

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Steve Martland on Creativity

“Creativity is everything that is against what’s going on in the world right now. It’s to do with tolerance and understanding other people.” – Steve Martland.

By Christian Carey | 12 May 2013 | Comments | 59 views

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