Tag Archives: composition
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
Prelude for Anne by Robert Bekkers
Robert Bekkers wrote the solo guitar work “Prelude for Anne” shortly after meeting Anne Ku in Amsterdam in 2001. Continue reading
Relationship of teacher and student in music
When you have individual lessons, you develop a close relationship. In music, the teacher becomes the mentor. Continue reading
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Music of Henk Alkema
Henk Alkema was a prolific composer. Not all his music are catalogued on his website though you can hear many mp3 recordings. Continue reading
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Remembering Henk Alkema
Henk Alkema taught composition at Utrecht Conservatory. One student remembers the early days and the last visit with CD. Continue reading
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Multi-hand piano duets: many hands on one piano
Many hands playing on one piano is not a common phenomenon. On 15th May 2011 in San Francisco, pianists will gather to sight read multi-hand piano duets submitted by composers from a Call for Scores. Continue reading
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Longevity of a composition
The longevity of a composition depends largely on the willingness of performers to study and play them. There are piano clubs and pianists eager to try multi-hand piano duets. Continue reading
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Call for scores: multi-hand piano duets for sightreading competition
To composers: Call for scores for multi-hand piano duets (many hands on one piano) for a sight-reading competition in San Francisco deadline 5 April 2011. Continue reading
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From Maui to Maine: guitar meets piano
Classical guitarist Robert Bekkers will travel from Maui to Maine to meet pianist and composer Greg Hall, famous for his live concerts in Second Life where he is known as Tip Corbett. Reservations are requested and required for this rare opportunity to see two musicians perform original works for solo and duo of works written and not yet written, reviving that 19th century tradition of house concerts in Europe. They will be signing new CDs. Continue reading
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