Author Archives: laf3adm

Out of Breath

Idiocy must not be left unchecked.

Out of Breath

Idiocy must not be left unchecked.

Another July Ramble

Ligeti’s precisely notated miniatures, sometimes minimal, sometimes Webernian, become anchors for discoveries.

Another July Ramble

Ligeti’s precisely notated miniatures, sometimes minimal, sometimes Webernian, become anchors for discoveries.

A Grumpy Ramble

I took a spin through this release and wanted the pieces to fall into the late 1930s or maybe even the late 1960s.

A Grumpy Ramble

I took a spin through this release and wanted the pieces to fall into the late 1930s or maybe even the late 1960s.

Of Coattails, Hangers-On and Human Zoos

Back in Chicago, back to the fabled yesteryear.

Of Coattails, Hangers-On and Human Zoos

Back in Chicago, back to the fabled yesteryear.

(Dis)Arrangements 17: Brahms

In 1862 Brahms tried his hand at his own string quintet. Unsatisfied with the format, he refashioned the work for two pianos before finally transforming it into a piano quintet.

(Dis)Arrangements 17: Brahms

In 1862 Brahms tried his hand at his own string quintet. Unsatisfied with the format, he refashioned the work for two pianos before finally transforming it into a piano quintet.

Used Bin Troll Tweets QQQ.

Charming examples of British Light Music.

Used Bin Troll Tweets QQQ.

Charming examples of British Light Music.

Used Bin Troll Tweets PPP.

If Ólafsson piloted a ferry, he’d take on water and tip out passengers.

Used Bin Troll Tweets PPP.

If Ólafsson piloted a ferry, he’d take on water and tip out passengers.

Thirteen Trios

When the poem bares its teeth the cooperative reader should envision headstones.

Thirteen Trios

When the poem bares its teeth the cooperative reader should envision headstones.

Clear Once, Over and Out

In memoriam Clarence Barlow, 1945–2023.

Clear Once, Over and Out

In memoriam Clarence Barlow, 1945–2023.

(Dis)Arrangements 16: Shostakovich

With the addition of a percussion part, this is a bit more than just a piano reduction.

(Dis)Arrangements 16: Shostakovich

With the addition of a percussion part, this is a bit more than just a piano reduction.

Used Bin Troll Tweets OOO.

A welcome historic recording, sponsored by Pauline Oliveros and recorded on Feb 2, 1977.

Used Bin Troll Tweets OOO.

A welcome historic recording, sponsored by Pauline Oliveros and recorded on Feb 2, 1977.

String Theory 40: Piano Trios, String Trios

Some later day I will explain why I strongly believe that the sustaining path forward for new music is through the past, but for now, my enthusiasm for the vital and invigorating Barry will have to suffice.

String Theory 40: Piano Trios, String Trios

Some later day I will explain why I strongly believe that the sustaining path forward for new music is through the past, but for now, my enthusiasm for the vital and invigorating Barry will have to suffice.