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FYI: Article on Music for Early Childhood Development
My article regarding music for early childhood development has been published in the Skagit Food Coop newsletter. http://www.skagitfoodcoop.com/newsletters.html (click on December 2010), p. 6 & 12. The article features Oran Etkin, Hilary Field and Gary Kvistad of Woodstock Chimes.
Top 10 Classical Recordings of 2010
Top 10 Classical of 2010 1. Javier Perianes, Blasco de Nebra Piano Sonatas, Harmonia Mundi 2. Valery Gergiev & The London Symphony Orchestra, Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, London Symphony Orchestra label 3. Jon Manasse and the Seattle Symphony, Mozart and Spohr Clarinet Concertos, Harmonia Mundi 4. Anna Prohaska, Bernarda Fink, Akademie Für Alte Musik Berlin, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater, Harmonia Mundi 5. Dino Saluzzi, El Encuentro Live, ECM 6. Staier and Sepec, Robert Schumann Sonatas for Piano and Violin, Harmonia Mundi 7. Christophe Rosset, Louis Couperin, Harmonia Mundi 8. Stephen Hough, Chopin Late Masterpieces, Hyperion 9. Imani Winds, Terra Incognita, E1 Entertainment 10. Stile Antico, Puer Natus Est, Harmonia Mundi Best Crossover Recording , Altan, 25th Anniversary Celebration, Compass
In review--Ole!
Adam del Monte Asì lo siento yo Self-release I’ve found over the years that flamenco music must possess authentication, either the musician was born into an Andalusian family of flamenco origins or lived in Andalusia at some point and studied with the flamenco masters. Years of listening, observing and practicing flamenco follow until the flamenco musician is ready to strike out on his or her own with enough passion in tow. Flamenco more than anything revolves around feelings and emotions. A musician might have the chops, but if he or she can’t take you to that place called duende, then the musician loses the heart of flamenco. Today you will find both old flamenco with its rustic pastiche and nuevo flamenco pioneered by Tomatito, Paco de Lucia and others. You’ll even hear flamenco fused to Cuban son, rock and jazz music. So how does someone such as me, not trained in flamenco, review a flamenco album? I’ve probably journeyed to the place of duende several times as a music
WME Best of Awards for 2010
Best Music DVD: Marina Rossell, Classics Catalans..., World Village Best Children's Album: Randall Paskemin, Goodnight Sweet Dreams, I Love You, Canyon Records Best Book on Music: The Cello Suites, Eric Siblin, Grove Press/Atlantic Press