by Steven Blier | Apr 23, 2018 | Program Notes
Preparing and performing NYFOS concerts is an all-consuming endeavor. Michael Barrett, my co-leader, can attest to this. So can Charles McKay and Claire Molloy, who have masterminded the administration for some years now with tireless grace. We are in a daily (and...
by Paul Appleby | Apr 23, 2018 | Song of the Day
Hello again, NYFOS Song of the Weekers! The last time I took over this blog for a week, parsimony was not an aspiration that guided my writing. This time I will keep it brief, and I promise to try to avoid words like “parsimony.” I will ask you to indulge me in...
by Antonina Chehovska | Apr 20, 2018 | Song of the Day
Last but not least, it is my sincere pleasure to introduce you to a most beloved national Ukrainian song: “The Mighty Dnieper Roars.” Its three verses are taken from the famous Ukrainian poem “Prychynna” by Taras Shevchenko. The long version of the poem...
by nyfos | Apr 19, 2018 | Song of the Day
“Hello. It’s me… I was wondering if after all these [days you’d like to read more from me]…” (I hope you’re laughing… if not, I had a good laugh to myself. I wrote, “Hello. It’s me..” and obviously Adele’s song started playing in my head. One of my friends,...
by Antonina Chehovska | Apr 18, 2018 | Song of the Day
Guten Tag. I admire Richard Strauss’ music. His harmonic language, texture, the surprising subito piano dynamics and frequent lack of downbeats creates a soaring, most round eternal sound. His ability to write for the voice was extraordinary. Strauss also loved words....
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