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| http://www.theimaginativeconservative.org/category/culture |
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Great Resource of Thoughtful Articles
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Slightly Insulting Wagner
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| http://www.classicfm.com/discover/music/inspiring-composer-quotes/johann-sebastian-bach/ |
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
2014 FLMF Spring Recital
2014 Recital for Students of Gabriela Morris
The Fairfax Loudoun Music Fellowship
Spring Recital will be held on Saturday, May 17 in the afternoon, and,
as I am a member of the fellowship, all my students are welcome to
participate. This is a great opportunity for them to perform music
which they have learned so far as well as hear what other students of
all levels have accomplished.
I heartily encourage attendance even
for those students who choose not to participate. The recital will
be recorded.
The available times are at 1:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. If you have a time conflict, let me know.
Public admission is free; however,
there is a fee of $20.00 per performer, $10 for additional siblings,
required by April 15th. Grandparents, uncles, aunts, friends –
all very welcome!
Location:
Reston Community Center Theater -
Hunters Woods
(703) 476-4500
2310 Colt's Neck Drive, Reston, VA
20191
Friday, March 7, 2014
Recital Participation and Attendance Protocol
Recital Protocol - adapted from flmf.org
PLEASE:
1. Arrive 15 minutes early.
2. Go directly to the front two rows in
the theater where the performers will find their name on a program on
their seat.
3. Remain for the entire recital.
It is distracting and discourteous for performers or audience to
leave before the program is finished.
4. Stress courteous audience
behavior. Whispering and rattling of programs spoils the
atmosphere.
5. Dress appropriately. Look your
best! No tee-shirts, jeans, sneakers, or flip-flops. Wear knee length or longer skirts or dress pants.
6. Video camera use is only allowed
if the camera is not obstructing any patron’s view during the
recital.
7. Photography must be delayed until after the
recital.
8. Students: Don't forget to BOW or
CURTSY!
Monday, March 3, 2014
Modesty and Pride: Paradoxical Mix
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| http://www.classicfm.com/discover/music/inspiring-composer-quotes/johann-sebastian-bach/ |
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Event: FLMF Student Piano Ensemble Concert
I am very excited about discovering the Fairfax Loudoun Music Fellowship. Their piano ensemble concert looks very well done, from photos and all the information they have posted.
Concert Date: Saturday, Feb. 15, Dominion High School, Sterling, 7:00 p.m.They record the student's playing, which is such a great souvenir and gift for them to have. This year's performances are listed here.
Some Concert
Night Etiquette, provided by FLMF for students (applies to guests too)
- Arrive for the concert no later than 6:40pm. Students must be in their seats by 6:45pm. The concert will begin promptly at 7:00pm.
- The dress attire is .. Knee length or longer dresses/skirts for young ladies and shirts with collars and black pants for young men are recommended. ... No tennis shoes, flip flops, Uggs boots or short skirts or dresses.
- Please plan to stay for the entire concert. The start time of 7:00 should enable younger performers and family members to stay. It is important that all performers have a full audience to listen to and enjoy their hard work. Please show respect for ALL of the performers in the festival. Those who leave early are displaying their lack of respect and/or lack of knowledge of concert manners.
- If you have an emergency during the performance please leave only during applause.
- This concert is free to the public....There will be a donation box at the entrance to the auditorium. Please show your appreciation for such a unique educational opportunity for our children by making a donation at the concert.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Handel's Messiah: Historical Background
All these years, I never learned the story! A friend sent me this:
GEORGE FREDERICK HANDEL: MESSIAH'S PREMIERE FREED 142 MEN FROM DEBTOR'S PRISON
“In
1737 Handel’s opera company went bankrupt, and he suffered what seems
to be a mild stroke...Once the composer for royalty, he was now threaten
with debtor’s prison. Deeply depressed, Handel was visited by his
friend Charles Jennens. The wealthy, devout Anglican had written a
libretto about the life of Christ and the work of redemption, with the
text completely taken from the Bible. A fussy perfectionist, Jennens had
written it to challenge the deists who denied the divinity of Jesus.
Would
Handel compose the music for it? he asked. Handel answered that he
would and estimated completion in a year. Soon thereafter, a group of
Dublin charities approached Handel to compose a work for a benefit
performance. The money raised would help free men from debtor’s
prison...Now with a text and a motivation, Handel began composing Messiah on
August 22, 1741. Within six days, Part One was finished. In nine more,
Part Two. Six more and Part Three was done. It took him only an
additional two days to finish the orchestration...He rarely left his
room and rarely touched his meals. But in 24 days he had composed 260
pages...
When
he finished writing what would become known as the Hallelujah Chorus,
he said “I did think I did see all Heaven before me, and the great God
himself.” ...The premiere on April 13, 1742 at Fishamble Street Musick
Hall was a sensation. An overcapacity crowd of 700 people attended,
raising 400 pounds to release 142 men from prison.”
George Frederick Handel (1685-1759) as recounted in 131 Christians Everyone Should Know (Nashville: Christianity Today, 2000), p. 113-114.
Last night, Jenni and I attended Handel’s Messiah in downtown Denver. It was performed by the Colorado Bach Ensemble and
directed by James Kim. It is likely that we will look back on the
Christmas season 2014 and say this was the most sacred and precious
memory for few experiences exalt Scripture’s Messiah with such
magnificence.
Of
course we just love that Handel performed this oratorio not for
personal gain for the purpose of setting people free from financial
slavery. Though originally performed at Easter, it has also become a
Christmas tradition because the three movements proclaim the prophecies,
the passion, and the promise of Messiah, our the Lord Jesus Christ.
If
you live anywhere near Boulder or Fort Collins, CO, we urge you to
attend one of their final two performances on December 21 or 22, 2013.
Should this be too far to travel, for about the price of a ticket, we
commend to you our personal favorite three CD set: John Eliot Gardiner,
English Baroque Soloists, Philips 1982. Check it out on Amazon.
Generosity Monk | 11318 West Ontario Ave, Littleton, CO 80127 | 303.888.6052 | gary.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Chicago's Magical Piano
Pure pianistic merriment- that's what I'm talking about! Also, see how simple and fun duets are.
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