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Video of PUBLIQuartet’s “Adagio” performance at Bargemusic
My “Adagio for String Quartet” was performed in September, 2011 at Bargemusic, a prestigious performance venue in New York City. The performers were the superb young string ensemble, PUBLIQuartet — […]
The Beatles & active listening; an early lesson from “You Won’t See Me”
The Beatles’s song, “You Won’t See Me,” teaches what is meant by active listening.
Sure, you can compose…
…but can you hear? I thought of that as I read the October 14, 2010 issue of…
The CD as music
It’s audition time at music conservatories yet again. I thought I would share something that happens with a lot of frequency, and it’s got me thinking. Someone will come around […]
Listening to Music Since 1980
Alex Ross’s superb book The Rest is Noise has a great website addendum, full of listening examples. Of particular interest, see this page which features numerous sound examples from music since 1980. […]
Music From the Inside Out
I just saw this movie, Music From The Inside Out, and highly recommend it. The movie interviews several players of the Philadelphia Orchestra, following them around on tour and asking […]
How to Have 54 Weeks a Year
In our busy, crazy lives it can be hard to find the extra time to compose. Those of you who listen to my audio podcast know that I’m an advocate […]
Listening Like a Composer
On August 27, 2006, the New York Times published a review of Francine Prose’s book, “Reading Like A Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books and for Those Who […]
Hierarchies Matter
Bear with me on this one. I was chatting with Joe Ravo, a guitarist who also happens to be a computer tech wizard, and we got to talking about the start […]
Being Honest in Music
Here’s a good way to get someone’s undivided attention. Ask, “Can I be honest with you?” People will stop whatever they’re doing and have a listen to what you want […]
Paul Moravec quotes
I had the opportunity to hear a lecture by Paul Moravec last week on the topic of music and memory. He’s the 2004 Puiltzer Prize winner, so I was honored […]
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