Monthly Archives: February 2012

by | February 29, 2012

Leap Day Arrivals

New CDs: Scott Joplin — Treemonisha: An Opera in Three Acts (CD 9622) Donald Ashwander — Sunshine and Shadow (CD 9623) Robert Black — Modern American Bass (CD 9624) Victor Herbert — Works for Cello and Piano; Solo Piano Works … Continue reading →

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Filed under Cello, Chamber Music, Contemporary, Oboe, Opera, Piano, Scores

by | February 24, 2012

Performances by Esteemed Faculty Yuliya Gorenman

Check out these upcoming concerts with AU faculty member Yuliya Gorenman. On Sunday March 4th, 6pm at the Sixth and I Historic Syagogue, come see the “What Makes It Great?” Program with Rob Kapilow. This will be an exploration of … Continue reading →

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Filed under Live Performaces

by | February 24, 2012

Nobue’s Staff Picks

Concerto for Orchestra by Lutoslawski (CD 5201): When you hear “Concerto for Orchestra,” most people think of the one by Bartok. Personally, this one by Lutoslawski is my favorite although I still love the one by Bartok. The melody in the … Continue reading →

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by | February 23, 2012

New Scores in the Music Library!

The Music Library has received a few new scores from the bindery.  The new scores are: No No Nanette Lyrics by Irving Caesar and Otto Harbach Music by Vincent Youmans M1503.Y65 N5 1925 http://catalog.wrlc.org/cgi-bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?BBID=11033242 48 Famous Studies for Oboe and … Continue reading →

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Filed under Classical, Oboe, Piano, Winds

by | February 21, 2012

New CDs

Feast your ears on the new batch new CDs at the Music Library! Philip Glass & Robert Wilson – Einstein on the Beach (CD 9615) Philip Glass & Constance DeJong – Satyagraha (CD 9617) To What A Strange Place – … Continue reading →

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Filed under 20th Century, Latin, Musical Theater, New Arrivals, Opera, Recordings

by | February 21, 2012

Mardi Gras Tunes!

Happy Mardi Gras Y’ALL! To put you in the mood, the Music Library has found some excellent tunes for you to listen to. They are all available on: The American Song database. Here are some of our favorites: Alan Lomax … Continue reading →

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Filed under Diversions, Streaming Audio

by | February 17, 2012

Helen’s Staff Picks

So, looking for some AMAZING music to listen to this weekend? Check out some of my personal favorites: Esta Plena – Miguel Zenón (CD 5123) This incredible saxophonist blends the American sound of jazz with the cultural songs of his … Continue reading →

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by | February 16, 2012

Stuff to do this weekend

So the weekend is coming up and you have a problem. You have no idea what to do. Well the DPA has a solution. Ubu Rex Where is it? Harold and Sylvia Greenberg Theatre When is it? Thursday, February 16 … Continue reading →

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by | February 16, 2012

Music About Presidents

In honor of Presidents’ Day we have found music that is all about presidents! James Brown, “Funky President” James Brown’s tune is about the decidedly unfunky Gerald Ford, whose propensity was for falling down rather than getting down. Brown paid … Continue reading →

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Filed under Funk, Pop/Rock, Streaming Audio, Uncategorized

by | February 15, 2012

Don’t forget about our STREAMING AUDIO Collection, ya’ll!

Hey guys! Did you forget we have tons of music you can stream from your computer when you’re sitting home alone on a Saturday night in your dorm and/or cave? Or when you’re studying abroad and you forgot all of … Continue reading →

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Filed under Streaming Audio