Someone just gave me this recording of a project I organized at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro many years ago. Here’s one of the tunes we did with 4 basses, percussion and flute. Probably more bass playing than a person would want to hear but it’s fun. Bassists: Robbie Link, Matt Kendrick, Jim Baird, Rick Jones […]
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Some video from a recent house concert – jazz. Mahalo Arts ensemble. Usually Doug Largent plays with this group but he was out of town so Alison asked me to join them. Thanks Alison!
Earlier this year I recorded the Bach Motets with the Bach Sinfonia, a period instrument group based in the DC area. I played the continuo part on the violone along with the organist. Dorian Records is putting out the CD this month (I have my copy!) on the Sono Luminus label and they have recently released some video of the recording session with a very interesting interview with the conductor, Daniel Abraham. The video is on Youtube and I’ve embedded them here, also (it’s in three parts).
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Every one of us has come in contact with someone who, even though he or she may be a total stranger, says or does something in such a kind and considerate way that it brightens even the darkest moments of our lives. Little acts of kindness. These days we need much more of that to counteract all the negativity and finger pointing and divisiveness in our society.
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There was a great view from the stage that day. And Ed must have been playing something really nice.
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It’s not quite “put the music under your pillow and you’ll learn it while you sleep” but an interesting study on passive learning. You don’t actually have to be physically practicing your music to continue learning it. Read the article from Wired Magazine HERE.
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Click Here for a really good article on what the work life of an orchestral musician is – in case you’ve ever thought they had it easy.
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The Vivaldi Project presents A Rare Performance of The Six String Sinfonias, W. 182 by C.P.E. BACH performed on period instruments with guest conductor Maestro John Hsu Thursday, September 16, 2010 7:30 pm First Presbyterian Church 305 East Main Street | Durham, NC Tickets: $20/ $15 students with ID and First Pres. members For more
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