Menoizikul; Midweek Musicalisms
Our last January baby is Giacinto Scelsil, born on the 8th of January in La Spezia, Italy. Yes, the eighth is just a skip outside 'first week', but I really liked his use of a single tonality and the play with pitch variation on it. The piece I have chosen here echoes something of the Renaissance chant you heard earlier, would you agree?
Menonday Art Vibe; The Portraits Series
The last from the temporary exhibit within the National Portrait Gallery before we go into the permanent exhibits. This is not a direct portrait, but is still of James IV and I - specifically, a depiction of him as he rode to the opening of parliament. The accompanying write-up tells you what it is - but what I can add is that this was only about A5 in size, so the artwork is small - borderline miniature - and deftly done. Never mind the prancing gents... look at the fabulous steed! One had the sense of someone who might, these days, have become a photographic journalist. Maybe even paparazzi.
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