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Monthly Archives: December 2010
The Guessing Gift
It’s Christmas Eve-ish and I’m about to head to the hardware store and costume shop – my favorite last-minute shopping destinations. But before I do, I want to tell you about a Christmas tradition I may or may not indulge … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays
Tagged Christmas, Deborah Henson-Conant, gift, giftgiving, Holidays, Sinterklaas, Tradition
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“Flute and Harp for Christmas” – musical snobbery gets a come-uppance
[UPDATE: I originally wrote this blog in 2010. Now you can
Posted in Projects, Recordings
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Raising Responsible Bath Water
Revisiting an old project that’s been niggling at me since I was 18. Finally took it to my musical theater writer’s lab – opened it up for criticism after decades. I thought it was something to be protected, the music … Continue reading
The Welsh Rare Bit – An Unusual Opportunity in Wales
Conductor & soloist disrobe after “Danger Zone” In April of 2010 I presented a concert of my music for harp and Chamber Ensemble. The project included a brief residency working with two professional harp soloists (Eleanor Turner & Amanda Whiting), … Continue reading
Posted in Composing, Performance, Projects
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