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Infanta Marina for viola and piano
Review by Mark Greenfest for SoundWordSight.com
Voice Afire held a concert hosted by composer Ray Luedeke at
Tenri Cultural Center (13th St. near 6th Av.) in New York, Friday, May 22,
2015, at 8 pm. The program
consisted of pieces by Mr.
Luedeke, by Vincent Persichetti, and by Daniel Godfrey. The performers included Milan
Milisavljvevic, viola; Laura Gilbert, flute; Jared Egan, double bass; Caroline
Stinson, cello; and, Jennifer Chu, piano.
Robert Sutherland, chief librarian of the Metropolitan Opera, hosted a
wine tasting of Chilean wines. The
artists in Voice Afire ranged in abilities from excellent to superb, and, when
they performed together had fine ensemble. . . . .
Tenri Cultural Center (13th St. near 6th Av.) in New York, Friday, May 22,
2015, at 8 pm. The program
consisted of pieces by Mr.
Luedeke, by Vincent Persichetti, and by Daniel Godfrey. The performers included Milan
Milisavljvevic, viola; Laura Gilbert, flute; Jared Egan, double bass; Caroline
Stinson, cello; and, Jennifer Chu, piano.
Robert Sutherland, chief librarian of the Metropolitan Opera, hosted a
wine tasting of Chilean wines. The
artists in Voice Afire ranged in abilities from excellent to superb, and, when
they performed together had fine ensemble. . . . .
I caught Vincent Persichetti, Infanta Marina, for viola and
piano. This piece is very
beautiful and has sophisticated writing by the late Julliard professor and
master composer.
piano. This piece is very
beautiful and has sophisticated writing by the late Julliard professor and
master composer.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Political Cabaret - Hard Right
Should I create a Hard Right Cabaret, using the unedited words of Republican politicians ?
Check out my latest Youtube video and vote!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo9w5WQkTYc&feature=plcp
Cabaret seems to be on the upswing here in NYC. So what is cabaret exactly? Here's a Wikopedia definition:
Cabaret is a form of entertainment featuring music, comedy, song, dance, recitation or drama. It is mainly distinguished by the performance venue (also called a cabaret), such as in a restaurant, pub or nightclub with a stage for performances. The audience usually sits at tables, often dining or drinking. Performances are usually introduced by a master of ceremonies or emcee (MC). The entertainment is often (but not always) oriented towards adult audiences.
Cabaret also sometimes refers to a Mediterranean-style brothel – a bar with tables and women who mingle with and entertain the clientele. Traditionally these establishments can also feature some form of stage entertainment, often singers and dancers or burlesque entertainers.
I will add to this that the Cabaret that existed in Berlin in the 1920's was quite political.
Vote - it's your right
Check out my latest Youtube video and vote!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo9w5WQkTYc&feature=plcp
Cabaret seems to be on the upswing here in NYC. So what is cabaret exactly? Here's a Wikopedia definition:
Cabaret is a form of entertainment featuring music, comedy, song, dance, recitation or drama. It is mainly distinguished by the performance venue (also called a cabaret), such as in a restaurant, pub or nightclub with a stage for performances. The audience usually sits at tables, often dining or drinking. Performances are usually introduced by a master of ceremonies or emcee (MC). The entertainment is often (but not always) oriented towards adult audiences.
Cabaret also sometimes refers to a Mediterranean-style brothel – a bar with tables and women who mingle with and entertain the clientele. Traditionally these establishments can also feature some form of stage entertainment, often singers and dancers or burlesque entertainers.
I will add to this that the Cabaret that existed in Berlin in the 1920's was quite political.
Vote - it's your right
Saturday, November 3, 2012
A Paranormal Miracle
Christ and Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church
120 West 69th Street
Between Broadway & Columbus Avenues
It appeared that Hurricane Sandy had assassinated my new Satyrical Suite for Chamber Orchestra,
Hard Right. With movements titled Hymn to Hypocrisy, Waltzing Mitt-ilda, Trickle down Tango and Tea Party Trot, was the cancellation of Monday's Premiere at the DiMenna Centre due to bad Republican Karma?
But now, Paranormal Activities, the Halloween concert of The Pit Stop Players, has - rather appropriately - risen from the dead. Thanks to Josh Rosenblum. You are all invited.
Addendum: add to my previous blog concerning New York Cabaret spots
The Cornelia Street Cafe http://www.corneliastreetcafe.com/
and
54 Below http://54below.com/
Hope to see you at the show!
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