Dorico Diary 2: The good, the bad and the unnotatable
This second part to my Dorico diary has been a long time coming, so perhaps I should start by explaining why. When I took a first look at the software back…
Preview of 2017
© Nick Seluk theawkwardyeti.com Even after my roundup of a tumultuous year, 2016 had more bad news in store. December saw the deaths of George Michael and actress Carrie Fisher and a tragic Russian…
British Composer Award Winners Announced
The winners of the 2016 British Composer Awards were announced last night at a ceremony at BFI Southbank, London. Here’s the complete list, with information about each piece and, in…
CD Releases
James Weeks: SIGNS OF OCCUPATION, msv 28559 (Spotify, Apple Music) Actually released way back in September, I only came across this today and was attracted by its grungy back-to-basics approach. To…
Composition Opportunities for Emerging Composers
If, like me, you've entered a few composition competitions in your time, you might be interested in this survey (the link follows the description): There are few ‘emerging’ composers active…
Jean-Claude Risset (1938–2016)
France is mourning the loss of composer Jean-Claude Risset, who died on Monday aged 78. He is often mentioned alongside French electronic pioneers Pierre Henry and Pierre Schaeffer and is…
Stravinsky ‘World Premiere’
On December 2nd Valery Gergiev will give the 'world premiere' of Stravinky's Funeral Song.The piece, which was performed just once before being lost, was decribed by the composer as "The best…
Spitalfields Winter Festival
December is not traditionally known for its music festivals, which makes the Spitalfields Winter Festival, which this year runs from 4th–11th, a welcome anomaly. There are a number of dance and…
Contemporary Music this Christmas
As well as the new Michael Berkeley carol for Kings (see my previous blog post) there are a number of contemporary music Christmas options to consider in December. On 2nd…
Michael Berkeley’s New Carol for King’s
From the King's website: The composer of this year's commissioned Christmas carol is British composer Michael Berkeley, who has set to music a the traditional 15th century Christmas text This Endernight.…
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