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Menoizikul; Midweek Musicalisms
Ending the year with - at last! - a female composer. Jennifer Higdon is a New Yorker, born 31st December 1962. Writing contemporary music in the classical style, I listened to quite a few items before settling on this selection. I liked this piece as played by the Portland Youth Philharmonic because it is not perfect. It gets just a little muddied in the middle, but the conductor carries them through, and as a whole, it's a lovely harmonic and scenic item. Just a hint of Copeland in it, perhaps?
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I'm left speechless.
ReplyDeleteWill take time to enjoy it I suppose.
ReplyDeleteThese are not just soothing to hear, but very nice to watch as well!
ReplyDeleteWonderful piece of music. Thanks for the many comments and visits!
ReplyDeleteCheers and best wishes for 2026 - Stewart M - Melbourne
So beautiful, Best wishes for 2026, Greetings.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Years Eve. They all look so very young, and its good to see the focus they have.
ReplyDeleteI hear a lot of her music on the radio here. And she often is there to explain the pieces she's composed.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!
A most enjoyable performance! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteA quite lovely piece, YAM. I can’t say I detected the Copland (not Copeland) influence, but I will listen again. Will you be celebrating Hogmanay tonight or will you be tucked up in bed when the year turns?
ReplyDeleteHari OM
DeleteYes, I know the spelling, but fingers on touchtype tend to work on their own... oh well... Slainte mhah, David and Miriam. Yes I'll be sitting up for the bells - I tend to be a night owl anyway! All the best, Yxx