“If they need reeds, I can can provide ’em,” he says. “And I’d be happy to do it.”
-Frank Rosenwein, principal oboist of the Cleveland Orchestra
Okay … so he’s not talking about making any for little old me. Mr Rosenswein actually donated a Lorée to a program called “Tune Up Philly”, and it appears he’ll also make reeds for the students. Wow! I am quite moved by his generosity! (Of course no one would want MY reeds!)
… actually more than one! Opera Tattler reveals our operas for next season, which means I may as well do the same:
September 10-25 2011: Idomeneo
November 12-27 2011: Pagliacci and La voix humaine
February 11-26 2012: La traviata
April 21- May 6 2012: Faust
So there you have it! I’ve known about this for quite a while, but until it’s gone public I always assume I should keep my mouth shut.
Boy … sure makes me want to attend. Anyone want to fly me there? 😎
And anyone know what this is about?
More from Keve (if you recall, I posted a video with her last week:
And so the Dudamel/LA Phil concert happened. And I didn’t go. I probably should have checked it out, so shame on me. Did any readers attend? If so, fill me in!
Remember when I blogged about NPR’s sort of negative little blurb? Well, now they have posted reactions to the event. Check it out! They even quoted someone I connect with via Twitter and his blog, Grant Charles Chaput.
*big sigh** I’m looking to buy an oboe… I’m short a couple thousand bucks -_- SO, I’ve turned to ebay… I will find it yetttt! I want a Selmer. Yamaha’s nice too(: lol
… because it’s FREE.
I have such a difficult time getting students to attend concerts. Some even admit, “I like to play, but I don’t want to listen!” Listening is a way to learn and grow and … truly! … ENJOY! So get to this concert if you are in the area.
FLUTE, OBOE & PIANO IN CONCERT!
Saturday, January 29 · 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Location Palo Alto Arts Center, 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto
Tomiko Tsai, flute
Adrienne Malley, oboe
Miles Graber, piano
On the Program:
Dring: Trio for Flute, Oboe, and Piano
Dutilleux: Oboe Sonata
Feld: Sonata for Flute and Piano
Gaubert: Nocturne et Allegro Scherzando
Godard: Legende Pastorale
Moscheles: Concerto for Flute and Oboe
Free Admission!
I know one album (Etarlis by Mermaid Kiss) with what sounds like cello, but is actually oboe, which is credited.
So if you were to try to compile a list of the 10 greatest composers in history, how would you go about it? For me the resulting list would not be the point. But the process of coming up with such a list might be clarifying and instructive, as well as exasperating and fun.
Anthony Tommasini asks the question. He helps out a bit by focusing on Western classical music, omitting anything prior to late Baroque and living composers.
Me? Man, this is a toughie. Bach, Mozart & Beethoven are musts. But who else will I have? I’m gonna think on this.
He agrees with Bach:
