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pbs/abc news to broadcast nyphil from north korea February 6, 2008

Posted by Charles Noble in : News, music, the orchestra world, add a comment

This just hit the wires moments ago - and it’s exciting stuff - I can remember in my lifetime when a major US news organization had a part in broadcasting a classical music concert. (more…)

music, life, death February 6, 2008

Posted by Charles Noble in : composition, contemporary, music, add a comment

A memorable post from composer Daron Hagen relating a composition lesson with David Diamond at Juilliard.

My favorite bit: (more…)

chamber concert noon today February 6, 2008

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If you’ve got time in your lunch hour for a quick concert of chamber music masterpieces, come on over to the Old Church (1422 SW 11th Ave) at Noon today to hear (mostly) members of the Oregon Symphony play music by Beethoven and Brahms.  Here’s the line-up: (more…)

oso reviews, other thoughts February 6, 2008

Posted by Charles Noble in : appreciation/criticism, music, the orchestra world, add a comment

Here’s a round up of the reviews I’ve spotted of our weekend of Classical 8 series concerts, featuring the Adams Chamber Symphony. (more…)