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2021-07-12 14:09:34
Heinrich Isaac, 2021
[…] Innsbruck, Ich Muß Dich Lassen (Innsbruck, I must leave thee); as the one above it was written for Maximilian I. The motet is based on a popular song, also composed by Isaac; it was also used by Johann Sebastian Bach at least twice, in his Cantata BWV 97 In allen meinen Taten and Cantata BWV 117 Sei Lob und Ehr dem höchsten Gut. Innsbruck is performed by the ensemble Hofkapelle under the direction of Michael Procter. We don't know what Heinrich Isaac looked like -- no portraits of his are extant. The picture above, painted by Albrecht Dürer in 1519, is of the Emperor Maximilian I, Isaac's generous patron.
2021-05-13 12:17:36
The Harmonious Echo: there are plenty of delights in this second dip into Sullivan's neglected song repertoire
The Harmonious Echo - Songs by Sir Arthur Sullivan; Mary Bevan, Kitty Whately, Ben Johnson, Ashley Riches, David Owen Norris; Chandos Reviewed by Robert Hugill on 12 May 2021 Star rating: 4.0 (★★★★) There's a strong dose of sentimentality in David Owen Norris' second dip into the songs of Sir Arthur Sullivan, but plenty of delights too including some rattling good tunesThe Harmonious Echo is the second volume of pianist David Owen Norris' recordings for Chandos exploring the songs of Sir Arthur Sullivan. In this volume soprano Mary Bevan, mezzo-soprano Kitty Whately, tenor Ben Johnson and bass-baritone Ashley Riches perform 25 songs setting texts ranging from Shakespeare & Fletcher to Longfellow to Adelaide Procter to Kipling, and of course Gilbert. The best-known amongst the songs is Sullivan's setting of Procter, The Lost Chord. The recital starts with a song which embodies Sullivan's style at its melodic best, […]
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ArtsJournal: music
2020-06-21 13:30:00
The Artist Making Seattle’s Boarded-Up Sites His Canvas
Malcom Procter, street artist and clothing designer, as he paints the plywood covering Nordstrom’s in downtown Seattle: “Never did I think I’d get a canvas like this. … This is a dream spot for sure. I’m going to bring my grandma out.” – Los Angeles Times
2019-01-24 01:57:00
'DJEMBE! The Show' makes U.S. debut at Apollo Theater, beginning March 19
[…] interact musically with our storytellers, which is surprisingly fun and also unique,” said DeSimone. “We are delighted to have our initial U.S. home be in Chicago.” Added Manuel, “What’s particularly exciting is the transformative nature of the experience when there are more than four hundred people in the audience playing music together. Versions of DJEMBE! have already been used by companies including Google, McDonald’s, IBM, Nestle, and Procter & Gamble to illustrate the importance of collaboration and community. World-class entertainment, but with an important message. One of our biggest fans is Oprah Winfrey, who chose DJEMBE! to open one of her OWN SuperSoul sessions!” Lead cast bios: Ben Hope (Emcee) made his Broadway debut in 2012 as the original replacement for the lead role in the Tony Award-winning musical Once. He has also traveled the world playing such […]
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