Monthly Archives: December 2011

Piano and slack key guitar: David Ho and George Kahumoku, jr

George Kahumoku, Jr’s Wao Akua CD features instrumental solos. Daniel Ho produced the CD and will appear on 15th Dec 2011 at the Masters of Slack Key Guitar Show at Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Continue reading

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Allan Segall, composer, pianist, and playwright

Amsterdam-based American composer Allan Segall goes beyond music to write his first play in Estonia. Anne Ku recaps their friendship. Continue reading

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Music: relationships between invisible, internal, hidden objects

Karl Paulnack’s speech at Boston Conservatory triggers a memory. Continue reading

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First international Alkema composition competition

The first international Alkema composition contest calls for scores for piano and saxophone, deadline April 2012, in honor of the late Dutch composer Henk Alkema. Continue reading

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Chopin in the movie Margin Call

Chopin’s Raindrop prelude was used in the movie Margin Call. Continue reading

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