Articles by Year: La Folia, 2009.
Thumbing Around: Ives’ 114 Songs
“Though there is little danger of it, it is hoped that this song will not be taken seriously, or sung, at least, in public.”
Thumbing Around: Ives’ 114 Songs
“Though there is little danger of it, it is hoped that this song will not be taken seriously, or sung, at least, in public.”
Dritter Spaziergang, gekürzt
I offer another Rihm stroll, now in very abbreviated tones, though maybe not legally quite brief enough.
Dritter Spaziergang, gekürzt
I offer another Rihm stroll, now in very abbreviated tones, though maybe not legally quite brief enough.
Tome Tweets 1.
Relive bygone days when Tonkünstlers were schooled in Rhetoric.
Armer Brahms, prima pars
The Brahms symphonies were an area that I avoided for much of my life. I equated Brahms with tradition and sterility.
Armer Brahms, prima pars
The Brahms symphonies were an area that I avoided for much of my life. I equated Brahms with tradition and sterility.
Album Tweets 2.
Walt Mundkowsky [September 2009.] “Andrew Rangell in Concert.” Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: Thirty-three variations on a waltz theme by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120 (1819-23) (4/1977 live, NYC). Maurice RAVEL: Gaspard de la nuit (Ondine – Le gibet – Scarbo, 1908) (7/1985
Album Tweets 2.
Walt Mundkowsky [September 2009.] “Andrew Rangell in Concert.” Ludwig van BEETHOVEN: Thirty-three variations on a waltz theme by Anton Diabelli, Op. 120 (1819-23) (4/1977 live, NYC). Maurice RAVEL: Gaspard de la nuit (Ondine – Le gibet – Scarbo, 1908) (7/1985
Golden Oldies: A Century of Singing
Veteran collectors grew up on sandpaper vinyl from obscure labels like OASI (word had it that the letters stood for Old And Scratchy Indeed)…
Golden Oldies: A Century of Singing
Veteran collectors grew up on sandpaper vinyl from obscure labels like OASI (word had it that the letters stood for Old And Scratchy Indeed)…
Solos and Underdogs
Low, breathy woodwind timbres are among my favorites (there’s a great passage in the first movement of Mahler’s Ninth), and the two double concertos offer ample room for dexterity and color.
Solos and Underdogs
Low, breathy woodwind timbres are among my favorites (there’s a great passage in the first movement of Mahler’s Ninth), and the two double concertos offer ample room for dexterity and color.
Album Tweets 1.
Walt Mundkowsky [August 2009.] Johann Sebastian BACH: The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080 (1740-45, 1748-50). Richard Jones edition of score; includes new Davitt Moroney harpsichord account (2 CDs, 70:30 + 19:50). The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of
Album Tweets 1.
Walt Mundkowsky [August 2009.] Johann Sebastian BACH: The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080 (1740-45, 1748-50). Richard Jones edition of score; includes new Davitt Moroney harpsichord account (2 CDs, 70:30 + 19:50). The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of
An Enigma of Germans
The latest offering in the KAIROS Lachenmann series has a famous work, an obscure work and a new work, spread across two discs but offering only 94:47 of music.
An Enigma of Germans
The latest offering in the KAIROS Lachenmann series has a famous work, an obscure work and a new work, spread across two discs but offering only 94:47 of music.
Kurtág’s Játékok, et al.: Hungarian Holiday 2.
As the years have gone by, Játékok (seven published volumes with at least two, possibly others, in preparation) has come to express Kurtág’s worldview through homages, in memoriams, calling cards and birthday greetings.
Kurtág’s Játékok, et al.: Hungarian Holiday 2.
As the years have gone by, Játékok (seven published volumes with at least two, possibly others, in preparation) has come to express Kurtág’s worldview through homages, in memoriams, calling cards and birthday greetings.
Of Fricatives and Plosives
Mark André must be a fearless man, a true frondeur. His 2001-04 stage work …22, 13…, a Musiktheater-Passion in drei Teilen, shows no hesitation either musically or theologically.
Of Fricatives and Plosives
Mark André must be a fearless man, a true frondeur. His 2001-04 stage work …22, 13…, a Musiktheater-Passion in drei Teilen, shows no hesitation either musically or theologically.
Visiting Scelsi
In ancient times, Via di San Teodoro was called Vicus Tuscus, “Etruscan Street,” consisting of booksellers and shops with offerings of rare perfumes and Chinese silks. The modern street faces the ruins of the Palatine Hill, just southeast of the Roman Forum’s remains. Giacinto Scelsi lived at number 8.
Visiting Scelsi
In ancient times, Via di San Teodoro was called Vicus Tuscus, “Etruscan Street,” consisting of booksellers and shops with offerings of rare perfumes and Chinese silks. The modern street faces the ruins of the Palatine Hill, just southeast of the Roman Forum’s remains. Giacinto Scelsi lived at number 8.