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Lou Harrison: Varied Trio (1987)
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): Varied Trio, for violin, piano e percussion (1987).
1. Gending
2. Bowl Bells
3. Elegy
4. Rondeau in Honor of Fragonard
5. Dance
The Abel-Steinberg-Winant Trio:
David Abel, violino
Julie Steinberg, pianoforte
William Winant, percussioni.
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published: 26 Feb 2011
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Lou Harrison - Suite for Violin and American Gamelan
(1974)
00:00 - First Movement
07:23 - Estampie
12:33 - Air
16:56 - Jhala I
19:22 - Jhala II
20:42 - Jhala III
22:45 - Chaconne
http://www2.hmc.edu/~alves/harrisonworks.html
published: 11 Oct 2014
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Lou Harrison: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello with Javanese Gamelan (1981/1982)
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): Double Concerto for Violin and Cello with Javanese Gamelan (1981/1982) -- Kenneth Goldsmith, violino; Terry King, violoncello -- The Mills College Gamelan Ensemble (con Lou Harrison) --
I. Grandly, but moderate
II. Stampede
III. Allegro moderato
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published: 01 Apr 2012
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Lou Harrison: Gamelan Music
0:00 Philemon and Baukis
12:38 Cornish Lancaran
18:12 Gending Alexander
31:40 Homage to Pacifica, Prelude
38:18 Homage to Pacifica, In Honor of the Divine Mr. Handel
44:06 Homage to Pacifica, In Honor of Mr. Mark Twain
50:19 Homage to Pacifica, Interlude
54:57 Homage to Pacifica, Ode On Bravo Twenty
55:29 Homage to Pacifica, Interlude
57:47 Homage to Pacifica, Litany
1:00:13 Homage to Pacifica, In Honor of Chief Seattle
1:09:05 Bubaran Robert
(c) MusicMasters, Amerco LLC 2008. Recorded 1992.
published: 08 Aug 2018
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Lou Harrison: An American Original
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📚 Sources/further reading:
Lou Harrison: American Musical Maverick, by Bill Alves and Brett Campbell (2017, Indiana University Press)
http://music.ucsc.edu/sites/default/files/method:madness%20Rapunzel.pdf
http://music.ucsc.edu/sites/default/files/Harrison%20gamelan.pdf
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/72f1/630cb1e30c75c374950fca264596c4d3057d.pdf
https://scholarship.rice.edu/bitstream/handle/1911/87698/ANGKASA-DOCUMENT-2015.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
http://www.gamelan.org/jodydiamond/writing/diamond_harrison_melody.p...
published: 03 Oct 2019
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Lou Harrison: La Koro Sutro (1973)
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): La Koro Sutro, for 100 voices chorus with American Gamelan, harp and organ (1973).
1. Kunsonoro kaj Gloro
2. Strofo 1
3. Strofo 2
4. Strofo 3
5. Strofo 4
6. Strofo 5
7. Strofo 6
8. Strofo 7 - Mantro kaj Kunsonoro
The Chorus and Chamber Chorus of University of California at Berkeley diretti da Philip Brett
Karen Gottlieb, arpa
Agnes Sauerbeck, organo
American Gamelan diretto da William Winant.
Cover image: Indonesian shadow skin.
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The music published in our channel is exclusively dedicated to divulgation purposes and not commercial. This within a program shared to study classic educational music of the 1900's (mostly Italian) which involves thousands of people around the world. If someone, for any reason, would deem that a video...
published: 26 Feb 2011
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Lou Harrison: Song of Quetzalcoatl (1941)
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): Song of Quetzalcoatl (1941).
The San Francisco Contemporary Music Players.
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Your collaboration will be appreciated.
published: 15 Jan 2011
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Concerto for Violin with Percussion Orchestra, by Lou Harrison
Concerto for Violin with Percussion Orchestra, by Lou Harrison
Performed by Todd Reynolds (soloist), Third Coast Percussion, and John Corkill
Video/Audio: Four/Ten Media
http://fourtenmedia.net
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ABOUT THE PIECE:
Commissioned by violinist Anahid Ajemian, Lou Harrison's Concerto for Violin and Percussion (Koncherto por la violono kun perkuta orkestro) was begun in 1940/41 in New York and completed in 1959. It was premiered on November 19, 1961 at New York's Carnegie Recital Hall with Ajemian as the soloist, and was conducted by Paul Price.
Harrison has on several occasions referred to the Violin Concerto of Alban Berg as a reference for this work. That comparison does somewhat accurately reflect the general sound of the violin soloist's ...
published: 02 Aug 2018
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Lou Harrison: The Perilous Chapel (1948)
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): The Perilous Chapel (1948).
1. Prelude Andante - poco maestoso
2. Barbaro - Brillante - Energico
3. Alleluja. Poco Adagio
The San Francisco Contemporary Music Players.
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published: 15 Jan 2011
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Lou Harrison from BBC T.V. Interview
American music composer Lou Harrison startles us with his views on global music, composing and the human spirit.
For more information visit http://louharrisonhouse.org/
published: 13 Jan 2017
15:25
Lou Harrison: Varied Trio (1987)
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): Varied Trio, for violin, piano e percussion (1987).
1. Gending
2. Bowl Bells
3. Elegy
4. Rondeau in Honor of Fragonard
5. Dance...
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): Varied Trio, for violin, piano e percussion (1987).
1. Gending
2. Bowl Bells
3. Elegy
4. Rondeau in Honor of Fragonard
5. Dance
The Abel-Steinberg-Winant Trio:
David Abel, violino
Julie Steinberg, pianoforte
William Winant, percussioni.
*******
The music published in our channel is exclusively dedicated to divulgation purposes and not commercial. This within a program shared to study classic educational music of the 1900's (mostly Italian) which involves thousands of people around the world. If someone, for any reason, would deem that a video appearing in our channel violates the copyright, please inform us immediately before submit a claim to Youtube, and it will be our care to remove immediately the video accordingly.
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https://wn.com/Lou_Harrison_Varied_Trio_(1987)
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): Varied Trio, for violin, piano e percussion (1987).
1. Gending
2. Bowl Bells
3. Elegy
4. Rondeau in Honor of Fragonard
5. Dance
The Abel-Steinberg-Winant Trio:
David Abel, violino
Julie Steinberg, pianoforte
William Winant, percussioni.
*******
The music published in our channel is exclusively dedicated to divulgation purposes and not commercial. This within a program shared to study classic educational music of the 1900's (mostly Italian) which involves thousands of people around the world. If someone, for any reason, would deem that a video appearing in our channel violates the copyright, please inform us immediately before submit a claim to Youtube, and it will be our care to remove immediately the video accordingly.
Your collaboration will be appreciated.
- published: 26 Feb 2011
- views: 32680
28:15
Lou Harrison - Suite for Violin and American Gamelan
(1974)
00:00 - First Movement
07:23 - Estampie
12:33 - Air
16:56 - Jhala I
19:22 - Jhala II
20:42 - Jhala III
22:45 - Chaconne
http://www2.hmc.edu/~alves/harr...
(1974)
00:00 - First Movement
07:23 - Estampie
12:33 - Air
16:56 - Jhala I
19:22 - Jhala II
20:42 - Jhala III
22:45 - Chaconne
http://www2.hmc.edu/~alves/harrisonworks.html
https://wn.com/Lou_Harrison_Suite_For_Violin_And_American_Gamelan
(1974)
00:00 - First Movement
07:23 - Estampie
12:33 - Air
16:56 - Jhala I
19:22 - Jhala II
20:42 - Jhala III
22:45 - Chaconne
http://www2.hmc.edu/~alves/harrisonworks.html
- published: 11 Oct 2014
- views: 43189
22:55
Lou Harrison: Double Concerto for Violin and Cello with Javanese Gamelan (1981/1982)
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): Double Concerto for Violin and Cello with Javanese Gamelan (1981/1982) -- Kenneth Goldsmith, violino; Terry King, violoncello -- The M...
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): Double Concerto for Violin and Cello with Javanese Gamelan (1981/1982) -- Kenneth Goldsmith, violino; Terry King, violoncello -- The Mills College Gamelan Ensemble (con Lou Harrison) --
I. Grandly, but moderate
II. Stampede
III. Allegro moderato
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Lou Harrison (1917-2003): Double Concerto for Violin and Cello with Javanese Gamelan (1981/1982) -- Kenneth Goldsmith, violino; Terry King, violoncello -- The Mills College Gamelan Ensemble (con Lou Harrison) --
I. Grandly, but moderate
II. Stampede
III. Allegro moderato
---
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- published: 01 Apr 2012
- views: 40611
1:14:25
Lou Harrison: Gamelan Music
0:00 Philemon and Baukis
12:38 Cornish Lancaran
18:12 Gending Alexander
31:40 Homage to Pacifica, Prelude
38:18 Homage to Pacifica, In Honor of the Divine M...
0:00 Philemon and Baukis
12:38 Cornish Lancaran
18:12 Gending Alexander
31:40 Homage to Pacifica, Prelude
38:18 Homage to Pacifica, In Honor of the Divine Mr. Handel
44:06 Homage to Pacifica, In Honor of Mr. Mark Twain
50:19 Homage to Pacifica, Interlude
54:57 Homage to Pacifica, Ode On Bravo Twenty
55:29 Homage to Pacifica, Interlude
57:47 Homage to Pacifica, Litany
1:00:13 Homage to Pacifica, In Honor of Chief Seattle
1:09:05 Bubaran Robert
(c) MusicMasters, Amerco LLC 2008. Recorded 1992.
https://wn.com/Lou_Harrison_Gamelan_Music
0:00 Philemon and Baukis
12:38 Cornish Lancaran
18:12 Gending Alexander
31:40 Homage to Pacifica, Prelude
38:18 Homage to Pacifica, In Honor of the Divine Mr. Handel
44:06 Homage to Pacifica, In Honor of Mr. Mark Twain
50:19 Homage to Pacifica, Interlude
54:57 Homage to Pacifica, Ode On Bravo Twenty
55:29 Homage to Pacifica, Interlude
57:47 Homage to Pacifica, Litany
1:00:13 Homage to Pacifica, In Honor of Chief Seattle
1:09:05 Bubaran Robert
(c) MusicMasters, Amerco LLC 2008. Recorded 1992.
- published: 08 Aug 2018
- views: 12491
29:01
Lou Harrison: An American Original
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This was requested by Sean Ramsdell, Barun Chanda, Hanind...
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This was requested by Sean Ramsdell, Barun Chanda, Hanindha Cholandha, Zachary Detrick, and Jordan Mayberry. See all requests at http://lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
📚 Sources/further reading:
Lou Harrison: American Musical Maverick, by Bill Alves and Brett Campbell (2017, Indiana University Press)
http://music.ucsc.edu/sites/default/files/method:madness%20Rapunzel.pdf
http://music.ucsc.edu/sites/default/files/Harrison%20gamelan.pdf
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/72f1/630cb1e30c75c374950fca264596c4d3057d.pdf
https://scholarship.rice.edu/bitstream/handle/1911/87698/ANGKASA-DOCUMENT-2015.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
http://www.gamelan.org/jodydiamond/writing/diamond_harrison_melody.pdf
http://www.umich.edu/~musausa/Miller-HarrisonIntro.pdf
https://etd.ohiolink.edu/!etd.send_file?accession=ucin1427980536&disposition=inline
http://www.bruceduffie.com/harrison6.html
https://www.classical-scene.com/2013/07/31/old-granddad/
http://www.newworldrecords.org/uploads/filevuTtY.pdf
http://data.instantencore.com/pdf/1039885/HarrisonPacifikaRondo.pdf
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Classical Nerd is a video series covering music history, theoretical concepts, and techniques, hosted by composer, pianist, and music history aficionado Thomas Little.
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Music:
- Lou Harrison: Symphony on G (1947, rev. 1960s), performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Gerhard Samuel [original upload: V5UHtcMO4I8]
- Thomas Little: Dance! #2, arranged for Gamelan Gong Kebyar and performed by Thomas Little on Gamelan Giri Murti
- Lou Harrison: Simfony #13 (1941), performed by Percussion Art Ensemble Bern [original upload: Amgy8DQhOi4]
- Lou Harrison: Gending Pak Cokro (1976), performed by the Berkeley Gamelan [original upload: xMTvK9lUnnY]
Footage:
k2TPddenyZU & kfMu2mXlWLI
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📚 Sources/further reading:
Lou Harrison: American Musical Maverick, by Bill Alves and Brett Campbell (2017, Indiana University Press)
http://music.ucsc.edu/sites/default/files/method:madness%20Rapunzel.pdf
http://music.ucsc.edu/sites/default/files/Harrison%20gamelan.pdf
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/72f1/630cb1e30c75c374950fca264596c4d3057d.pdf
https://scholarship.rice.edu/bitstream/handle/1911/87698/ANGKASA-DOCUMENT-2015.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
http://www.gamelan.org/jodydiamond/writing/diamond_harrison_melody.pdf
http://www.umich.edu/~musausa/Miller-HarrisonIntro.pdf
https://etd.ohiolink.edu/!etd.send_file?accession=ucin1427980536&disposition=inline
http://www.bruceduffie.com/harrison6.html
https://www.classical-scene.com/2013/07/31/old-granddad/
http://www.newworldrecords.org/uploads/filevuTtY.pdf
http://data.instantencore.com/pdf/1039885/HarrisonPacifikaRondo.pdf
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Classical Nerd is a video series covering music history, theoretical concepts, and techniques, hosted by composer, pianist, and music history aficionado Thomas Little.
----------
Music:
- Lou Harrison: Symphony on G (1947, rev. 1960s), performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Gerhard Samuel [original upload: V5UHtcMO4I8]
- Thomas Little: Dance! #2, arranged for Gamelan Gong Kebyar and performed by Thomas Little on Gamelan Giri Murti
- Lou Harrison: Simfony #13 (1941), performed by Percussion Art Ensemble Bern [original upload: Amgy8DQhOi4]
- Lou Harrison: Gending Pak Cokro (1976), performed by the Berkeley Gamelan [original upload: xMTvK9lUnnY]
Footage:
k2TPddenyZU & kfMu2mXlWLI
----------
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Questions and comments can be directed to:
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classical-nerd.tumblr.com
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All images and audio in this video are for educational purposes only and are not intended as copyright infringement. If you have a copyright concern, please contact me using the above information.
- published: 03 Oct 2019
- views: 7052
28:56
Lou Harrison: La Koro Sutro (1973)
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): La Koro Sutro, for 100 voices chorus with American Gamelan, harp and organ (1973).
1. Kunsonoro kaj Gloro
2. Strofo 1
3. Strofo 2...
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): La Koro Sutro, for 100 voices chorus with American Gamelan, harp and organ (1973).
1. Kunsonoro kaj Gloro
2. Strofo 1
3. Strofo 2
4. Strofo 3
5. Strofo 4
6. Strofo 5
7. Strofo 6
8. Strofo 7 - Mantro kaj Kunsonoro
The Chorus and Chamber Chorus of University of California at Berkeley diretti da Philip Brett
Karen Gottlieb, arpa
Agnes Sauerbeck, organo
American Gamelan diretto da William Winant.
Cover image: Indonesian shadow skin.
*******
The music published in our channel is exclusively dedicated to divulgation purposes and not commercial. This within a program shared to study classic educational music of the 1900's (mostly Italian) which involves thousands of people around the world. If someone, for any reason, would deem that a video appearing in our channel violates the copyright, please inform us immediately before submit a claim to Youtube, and it will be our care to remove immediately the video accordingly.
Your collaboration will be appreciated.
https://wn.com/Lou_Harrison_La_Koro_Sutro_(1973)
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): La Koro Sutro, for 100 voices chorus with American Gamelan, harp and organ (1973).
1. Kunsonoro kaj Gloro
2. Strofo 1
3. Strofo 2
4. Strofo 3
5. Strofo 4
6. Strofo 5
7. Strofo 6
8. Strofo 7 - Mantro kaj Kunsonoro
The Chorus and Chamber Chorus of University of California at Berkeley diretti da Philip Brett
Karen Gottlieb, arpa
Agnes Sauerbeck, organo
American Gamelan diretto da William Winant.
Cover image: Indonesian shadow skin.
*******
The music published in our channel is exclusively dedicated to divulgation purposes and not commercial. This within a program shared to study classic educational music of the 1900's (mostly Italian) which involves thousands of people around the world. If someone, for any reason, would deem that a video appearing in our channel violates the copyright, please inform us immediately before submit a claim to Youtube, and it will be our care to remove immediately the video accordingly.
Your collaboration will be appreciated.
- published: 26 Feb 2011
- views: 36369
6:40
Lou Harrison: Song of Quetzalcoatl (1941)
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): Song of Quetzalcoatl (1941).
The San Francisco Contemporary Music Players.
*******
The music published in our chann...
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): Song of Quetzalcoatl (1941).
The San Francisco Contemporary Music Players.
*******
The music published in our channel is exclusively dedicated to divulgation purposes and not commercial. This within a program shared to study classic educational music of the 1900's (mostly Italian) which involves thousands of people around the world. If someone, for any reason, would deem that a video appearing in our channel violates the copyright, please inform us immediately before submit a claim to Youtube, and it will be our care to remove immediately the video accordingly.
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https://wn.com/Lou_Harrison_Song_Of_Quetzalcoatl_(1941)
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): Song of Quetzalcoatl (1941).
The San Francisco Contemporary Music Players.
*******
The music published in our channel is exclusively dedicated to divulgation purposes and not commercial. This within a program shared to study classic educational music of the 1900's (mostly Italian) which involves thousands of people around the world. If someone, for any reason, would deem that a video appearing in our channel violates the copyright, please inform us immediately before submit a claim to Youtube, and it will be our care to remove immediately the video accordingly.
Your collaboration will be appreciated.
- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 36980
19:42
Concerto for Violin with Percussion Orchestra, by Lou Harrison
Concerto for Violin with Percussion Orchestra, by Lou Harrison
Performed by Todd Reynolds (soloist), Third Coast Percussion, and John Corkill
Video/Audio: Fou...
Concerto for Violin with Percussion Orchestra, by Lou Harrison
Performed by Todd Reynolds (soloist), Third Coast Percussion, and John Corkill
Video/Audio: Four/Ten Media
http://fourtenmedia.net
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ABOUT THE PIECE:
Commissioned by violinist Anahid Ajemian, Lou Harrison's Concerto for Violin and Percussion (Koncherto por la violono kun perkuta orkestro) was begun in 1940/41 in New York and completed in 1959. It was premiered on November 19, 1961 at New York's Carnegie Recital Hall with Ajemian as the soloist, and was conducted by Paul Price.
Harrison has on several occasions referred to the Violin Concerto of Alban Berg as a reference for this work. That comparison does somewhat accurately reflect the general sound of the violin soloist's part which, as an example of the kind of internal control which Harrison often imposes on himself, is made up of only intervals of the minor second, major third, and major sixth. The accompaniment is a different matter altogether. With the common world music practice of combining a single melodic part with a purely rhythmic accompaniment in mind, Harrison calls for a combination of "junk" and traditional percussion instruments to accompany the violinist. Among the instruments used are brake drums, galvanized washtubs, clock coils set in a base made from an old guitar body, coffee cans, wind chimes, flower pots, and plumber's pipes. Not surprisingly, it is sometimes difficult to assemble the various instruments called for in the score. For a 1965 performance, Harrison was forced to spend several hours, as he put it, "chasing down metal pikes, dowels, pipe lengths and flower pots in hardware stores."
The concerto is in three movements. It opens with a dark, Expressionistic, rather athletic Allegro maestoso. The violin line is quite dissonant and angular. In the middle movement, the long line of the soloist is punctuated by percussive effects, some subtle, some more aggressive. The final movement is rambunctious, with a grand outburst towards the end that evokes the kind of Southeast Asian ceremonial music that has been such a large influence on Harrison.
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ABOUT THE COMPOSER:
Lou Silver Harrison (May 14, 1917 – February 2, 2003) was an American composer. He was a student of Henry Cowell, Arnold Schoenberg, and K. P. H. Notoprojo.
Harrison is particularly noted for incorporating elements of the music of non-Western cultures into his work, with a number of pieces written for Javanese style gamelan instruments, including ensembles constructed and tuned by Harrison and his partner William Colvig. The majority of his works are written in just intonation rather than the more widespread equal temperament. Harrison is one of the most prominent composers to have worked with microtones.
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ABOUT TODD REYNOLDS:
Todd Reynolds, violinist, composer, conductor, producer, has been a member of Bang on a Can and the Steve Reich Ensemble for 28 years. A “daredevil musician”, and as New Sounds’ John Schaefer notes, “the hardest working violinist in New York.", his compositional and performance style is a hybrid of old and new technology built into a multi-disciplinary aesthetic, employing pan-genre composition and improvisation at its foundation. Reynolds’ music has been called “a charming, multi-mood extravaganza, playful like Milhaud, but hard-edged like Hendrix” (Strings Magazine), and his countless premieres and performances of everything from classical music to jazz to rock ‘n’ roll long ago redefined the concert hall and underground club as undeniably and inevitably intertwined. He has appeared as a soloist with Yo-Yo Ma, was one of the original members of the Silk Road Project, and has toured with a multitude of artists from John Cale to Meredith Monk to Bruce Springsteen, to name a few.
FULL BIO HERE
http://toddreynolds.com
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ABOUT THIRD COAST PERCUSSION:
Third Coast Percussion is a Grammy Award-winning, artist-run quartet of classically- trained percussionists hailing from the great city of Chicago. For over ten years, the ensemble has forged a unique path in the musical landscape with virtuosic, energetic performances that celebrate the extraordinary depth and breadth of musical possibilities in the world of percussion. The ensemble has been praised for “commandingly elegant” (New York Times) performances, the “rare power” (Washington Post) of their recordings, and “an inspirational sense of fun and curiosity” (Minnesota Star-Tribune). The four members of Third Coast are also accomplished teachers, and since 2013, have served as ensemble-in-residence at the University of Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.
FULL BIO HERE
http://thirdcoastpercussion.com
https://wn.com/Concerto_For_Violin_With_Percussion_Orchestra,_By_Lou_Harrison
Concerto for Violin with Percussion Orchestra, by Lou Harrison
Performed by Todd Reynolds (soloist), Third Coast Percussion, and John Corkill
Video/Audio: Four/Ten Media
http://fourtenmedia.net
--------------------------------------------------
ABOUT THE PIECE:
Commissioned by violinist Anahid Ajemian, Lou Harrison's Concerto for Violin and Percussion (Koncherto por la violono kun perkuta orkestro) was begun in 1940/41 in New York and completed in 1959. It was premiered on November 19, 1961 at New York's Carnegie Recital Hall with Ajemian as the soloist, and was conducted by Paul Price.
Harrison has on several occasions referred to the Violin Concerto of Alban Berg as a reference for this work. That comparison does somewhat accurately reflect the general sound of the violin soloist's part which, as an example of the kind of internal control which Harrison often imposes on himself, is made up of only intervals of the minor second, major third, and major sixth. The accompaniment is a different matter altogether. With the common world music practice of combining a single melodic part with a purely rhythmic accompaniment in mind, Harrison calls for a combination of "junk" and traditional percussion instruments to accompany the violinist. Among the instruments used are brake drums, galvanized washtubs, clock coils set in a base made from an old guitar body, coffee cans, wind chimes, flower pots, and plumber's pipes. Not surprisingly, it is sometimes difficult to assemble the various instruments called for in the score. For a 1965 performance, Harrison was forced to spend several hours, as he put it, "chasing down metal pikes, dowels, pipe lengths and flower pots in hardware stores."
The concerto is in three movements. It opens with a dark, Expressionistic, rather athletic Allegro maestoso. The violin line is quite dissonant and angular. In the middle movement, the long line of the soloist is punctuated by percussive effects, some subtle, some more aggressive. The final movement is rambunctious, with a grand outburst towards the end that evokes the kind of Southeast Asian ceremonial music that has been such a large influence on Harrison.
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ABOUT THE COMPOSER:
Lou Silver Harrison (May 14, 1917 – February 2, 2003) was an American composer. He was a student of Henry Cowell, Arnold Schoenberg, and K. P. H. Notoprojo.
Harrison is particularly noted for incorporating elements of the music of non-Western cultures into his work, with a number of pieces written for Javanese style gamelan instruments, including ensembles constructed and tuned by Harrison and his partner William Colvig. The majority of his works are written in just intonation rather than the more widespread equal temperament. Harrison is one of the most prominent composers to have worked with microtones.
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ABOUT TODD REYNOLDS:
Todd Reynolds, violinist, composer, conductor, producer, has been a member of Bang on a Can and the Steve Reich Ensemble for 28 years. A “daredevil musician”, and as New Sounds’ John Schaefer notes, “the hardest working violinist in New York.", his compositional and performance style is a hybrid of old and new technology built into a multi-disciplinary aesthetic, employing pan-genre composition and improvisation at its foundation. Reynolds’ music has been called “a charming, multi-mood extravaganza, playful like Milhaud, but hard-edged like Hendrix” (Strings Magazine), and his countless premieres and performances of everything from classical music to jazz to rock ‘n’ roll long ago redefined the concert hall and underground club as undeniably and inevitably intertwined. He has appeared as a soloist with Yo-Yo Ma, was one of the original members of the Silk Road Project, and has toured with a multitude of artists from John Cale to Meredith Monk to Bruce Springsteen, to name a few.
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http://toddreynolds.com
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ABOUT THIRD COAST PERCUSSION:
Third Coast Percussion is a Grammy Award-winning, artist-run quartet of classically- trained percussionists hailing from the great city of Chicago. For over ten years, the ensemble has forged a unique path in the musical landscape with virtuosic, energetic performances that celebrate the extraordinary depth and breadth of musical possibilities in the world of percussion. The ensemble has been praised for “commandingly elegant” (New York Times) performances, the “rare power” (Washington Post) of their recordings, and “an inspirational sense of fun and curiosity” (Minnesota Star-Tribune). The four members of Third Coast are also accomplished teachers, and since 2013, have served as ensemble-in-residence at the University of Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.
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- published: 02 Aug 2018
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Lou Harrison: The Perilous Chapel (1948)
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): The Perilous Chapel (1948).
1. Prelude Andante - poco maestoso
2. Barbaro - Brillante - Energico
3. Alleluja. Poco Adagio
The ...
Lou Harrison (1917-2003): The Perilous Chapel (1948).
1. Prelude Andante - poco maestoso
2. Barbaro - Brillante - Energico
3. Alleluja. Poco Adagio
The San Francisco Contemporary Music Players.
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Lou Harrison (1917-2003): The Perilous Chapel (1948).
1. Prelude Andante - poco maestoso
2. Barbaro - Brillante - Energico
3. Alleluja. Poco Adagio
The San Francisco Contemporary Music Players.
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- published: 15 Jan 2011
- views: 10646
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Lou Harrison from BBC T.V. Interview
American music composer Lou Harrison startles us with his views on global music, composing and the human spirit.
For more information visit http://louharrison...
American music composer Lou Harrison startles us with his views on global music, composing and the human spirit.
For more information visit http://louharrisonhouse.org/
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American music composer Lou Harrison startles us with his views on global music, composing and the human spirit.
For more information visit http://louharrisonhouse.org/
- published: 13 Jan 2017
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