Beethoven arithmetic: when seven is divided by three, somethinggets left out Nov 13, 2009
Beethoven's early hit, the Septet in E flat major, Op. 20, not only flew off the music-sellers' shelves but also appeared in any number of arrangements for whatever instruments were to hand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Choreographer Merce Cunningham dies at 90 Aug 1, 2009
Among his other creations more than 150 in all: Sounddance, 1975; RainForest, 1968; Septet, 1953; Exchange, 1978; Trackers, 1991; Pictures, 1984; Fabrications, 1987; Cargo X, 1989; and Biped, 1999. His dances may have been nontraditional, but the intricate choreography wasnt easy to do, and his dancers were all highly trained. (MSNBC -- News)
A wide-ranging season finale May 4, 2009
Lucy Shelton (in a marvelous sequined dress, straight out of a Klimt painting) effectively used the leeway of Schoenberg's half-speech, half-song narration to shape the dramatic arc: elegantly mocking, theatrical narration in the first septet of Albert Giraud's 21 poems; more intensely grotesque in the blood-drenched second part, the words shot out in cackling torrents; then the final part near-sung, one surrealistic comic aria after another. But even more, Shelton made the hothouse stylization... (Boston Globe)
Murder Mystery: Who's Killing Hungary's Gypsies? May 2, 2009
At Koka's funeral, as a septet of folk musicians played a dirge, some 400 mourners stood beneath canopies of pine and birch boughs listening glumly as the Rev. Sandor Gaal described the murder as part of a "storm" now enveloping Hungary. "The storm struck at our brother in Tiszal?k," Gaal said. (Time.com)
YouTube sensation aims for big time Mar 24, 2009
The septet even came up with a name for it: "vocal play," a total reliance on the human voice to mimic a range of instruments and sounds, including the harmonica, bass guitar, trumpet and DJ scratches. Warren Thomas takes beatboxing to a whole new level with his imitation of a drum kit, complete with snare. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Silver Starr Art Studios LLC Announces Its Expansion of Its Music Division and Its Hot New Music Artists' Live Concert Performances Feb 7, 2009
On February 7, 2009, will present a live musical performance from the sensational septet , whose electrifying sound is marked by its perfect blend of Latin, Neosoul, Hip Hop, Rap, Rock, Jazz and Go-Go. As acclaimed in the Richmond Times Dispatch by Melissa Riggueri, "['s] music forces you to move. Not just nod your head or tap your feet, it takes over your body." While remaining committed to numerous community causes, has received numerous accolades, awards, and radio airplay across the world... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
