Meeting George Crumb
Over the summer, I had the opportunity to meet George Crumb, a very well-renowned composer who would be found …
Author: Martin Connor
#2 – Samuel Barber – Adagio for Strings (for string orchestra)
The next installment in the “Influential Works” series is “Adagio for Strings”, for string orchestra. Samuel Barber is very similar …
Continue reading “#2 – Samuel Barber – Adagio for Strings (for string orchestra)”
What is Inspiration?
Okay, inspiration. Let’s start with a saying I’ve heard before and really like: composing is 1% inspiration, and 99% perspiration. …
Influential Work #1 – Maurice Ravel – Pavane Pour Une Infante Défunte
The first entry in our “Influential Works” series is “Pavane Pour Une Infante Défunte” (in English, “Pavane For a Dead …
Continue reading “Influential Work #1 – Maurice Ravel – Pavane Pour Une Infante Défunte”
Welcome To The Composer’s Corner!
Hello, and welcome! There is not much to see just yet, but I will be taking care of that soon. …
Blue Devils See Green: Duke, Not Kentucky, The Real One-And-Done Powerhouse
Coach K Might Be Beating Coach Cal At His Own Game Does that “K” in Coach K stand for Kentucky? …
Continue reading “Blue Devils See Green: Duke, Not Kentucky, The Real One-And-Done Powerhouse”