tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92655332009-07-10T15:24:28.836-05:00Thoughts, musings and opinions of "the great Inuit Violinist" (tm).Maestrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.comBlogger1027125This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use.tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-72955993386816423392009-07-10T15:23:00.000-05:002009-07-10T15:24:28.845-05:00

Today, the House Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Subcommittee (“Labor-HHS”) approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 appropriations bill that provides funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and other public broadcasting programs.The legislation approved by the subcommittee this morning provides CPB a $440 million advance appropriation for FY 2012 (a $10

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Enjoy this question for the ages...Which hairstyle do you prefer?(online surveys)

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I got to see JoAnn Falletta last weekend in action at the International Festival-Instititute at Round Top. We caught up and did this interview:JoAnn Falletta 'Outside' the Bachs from John Clare on Vimeo.

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Very busy backstage before Sunday morning's concert - sold out! Friends, family and orchestra members mingle in the green room next to the stage...

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Before the Sunday morning concert, Ulli and Philippe backstage.

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und liebe Philippe Entremont mit Wiener Kammerorchester! It was a full house Saturday and they loved the program of Danielpour, Mozart and Haydn. It was great music making and an exciting premiere!Seen left is the audience for the afternoon concert, with Composer Richard Danielpour seen in the center.Apologies to Bach for the title of this post...

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I have been taking lots of pictures to share with you and my folks, and for the production...this one caught my eye, a nice look from the principal cellist of the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, and a few of his colleagues in the low strings.

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The orchestra is quite good and quite friendly, cannot wait for the concerts this weekend! This is the first stand of Second Violins in the Vienna Chamber Orchestra.

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I really enjoyed last night, a FREE concert of the Vienna Philharmonic, and "super VIP" passes from the adminstrator of the Vienna Chamber Orchestra for seating and the after party! ORF was everywhere along with other photographers and media...this is a short video of the GIANT boom they had for TV, which was broadcast live across Europe (in 50 countries) as well on screens on either side of the

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It was another busy day, starting with coffee with Richard Danielpour and a quick listening session, before heading off to rehearsal. (Seen right is the view from the back of the orchestra and the principal horn)I stayed through the lunch break and talked with Philippe on and off tape, then went over to the Imperial Hotel after rehearsal and showed him some raw footage of the rehearsals - he is

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From the horn section at rehearsal...

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It went quite well this morning, and it will be quite exciting this weekend!Seen (scene) here, at the break, Richard Danielpour speaks with Philippe Entremont.

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This morning I met with Richard, Philippe and Christian over coffee and discussed the next few days in detail. Souvenirs rehearsal starts tomorrow!

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Just after arriving in Frankfurt, I boarded a train and came to Vienna. I called home, and then emailed colleagues to let them know I was in town. That led to an almost immediate dinner, which I barely changed for, and didn't realize we were all going out, but what a blast and great food.The weather has been amazing and things are falling in place, yeay!

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I'm having a blast, and will try and update this more often than not!Taking a walk beofre a meeting this morning, I saw this Russian Orthodox church near my hotel and thought you might enjoy seeing it.

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Curtis On Tour kicks off its 2009 European tour with two free recitals of American music on Friday, May 15 at 5:15pm and 8pm in Field Concert Hall at the Curtis Institute of Music. The programs feature the world premiere of a new vocal work by Curtis composition faculty member Richard Danielpour, as well as songs by Curtis alumni Samuel Barber (’34) and Ned Rorem (’44) and chamber works by Irving

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Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker and Ann Curry are packing their bags for a new family getaway series on “Today” in May, and their first destination is San Antonio.It’s called “Today Takes a Vacation,” and the visitors, including hosts from the later hours of “Today” — Natalie Morales, Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford — will do the entire May 4 show from the Alamo City.“Kicking off our ‘

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Composer Interview: Dan Welcher from John Clare on Vimeo.

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So I had a great time in San Francisco, and am catching up from the trip, looking forward to a fab 39th birthday this weekend.To celebrate, here is some rare, special footage from last week. There is alot more about the chickens here. Thanks to Sebastian, Maltilda and Ethan for their help with the video!

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I heard the world premiere of Dan Welcher's "You can Fool ..." last night at Round Top.Take a look at the video here of Dan introducing the piece... Dan's Symphony #5 is premiered in Austin this May - be there or be square!

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The latest from OMAC is Mark O'Connor's Americana Symphony. The release has O'Connor's Symphony No. 1 "Variations on Appalachia Waltz" and his Concerto No. 6 "Old Brass." Simply put, it is music that reflects the hope of our nation and times.O'Connor brilliantly builds on his own music in his symphony. Each movement embraces a different aspect of our country, from dances and jigs to scenes of the

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This amuses me to no end...emcee-ing the CCSA Gala.A Bounty Of All Things Musical

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I spoke with piano phenom Hélène Grimaud yesterday afternoon in Houston. We talked about her new Bach album, Brahms and colors in music.Listen to our conversation: mp3 file(Photo by Ernie Villareal)Don't foget our converation at Carnegie Hall, or over the phone in Las Vegas.

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Here is my conversation with John Patitucci, I only edit out his phone number when we have audio connection problems, and boosted the low audio signal at times, otherwise, it is the raw tape - enjoy!InterviewPatitucci performs Friday the 13th in San Antonio as part of the Redeemer Fine Arts Series.

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I am raising funds for two very important projects this year. I have decided to let go of some meaningful and very beautiful pieces I have, mostly made by my grandfather, Max Ungerook in the late 1960s and early 70s.There are some pictures on here of all of them.The asking price is $10,000 for all the ivory pieces and baleen pins.I hate to see them go, but figure I am investing in my

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