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Giant Steps Two Ways
Comments Off on Giant Steps Two WaysJune 2, 2012 by Admin
One of the most important jazz recordings of the 20th century was John Coltrane’s Giant Steps. The LP collection was …
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A Pause for Some Weirdness – The Kipper Kids
Comments Off on A Pause for Some Weirdness – The Kipper KidsJune 2, 2012 by Admin
Let’s take a few minutes to visit the fringes of performance art. The Kipper Kids (Harry and Harry Kipper) are …
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Classical Music Still Matters – Part 3
Comments Off on Classical Music Still Matters – Part 3June 2, 2012 by Admin
Classical music is still very much a vital, energized, important musical force, especially in the area of chamber music. There …
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Great Short Film – Rotunda – A Living Portrait
Comments Off on Great Short Film – Rotunda – A Living PortraitMay 28, 2012 by Admin
Rotunda – A Living Portrait, is a marvelous short film by composer Judith Shatin and filmmaker Robert Arnold. Designed by …
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The World of Old Railroad Posters
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For me, some of the finest artwork of the 20th century was found in old railroad posters. I find it …
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Great Short Film – The Heart
Comments Off on Great Short Film – The HeartMay 28, 2012 by Admin
We recently took a look at the work of the Brothers Quay. Today let’s consider the work of another animator, …
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Symphonic Masterpiece – Henry Cowell’s Symphony No. 11
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Henry Cowell occupies a unique place among American composers. His body of work was incredibly varied stylistically, more so than …
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Gardens As Art
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It’s Spring. I like Spring. I also like color and beauty and a place to let the soul rest. I …
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Painters of Argentina, Part 2 – Xul Solar
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Xul Solar was the adopted name of Oscar AgustÃn Alejandro Schulz Solari. He was an Argentine painter, sculptor, writer, and …
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Painters of Argentina, Part 1 – Raul Conti
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I love the paintings of Raul Conti and have had the privilege of visiting both his New York and Buenos …
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