Baroque Flamenco … for YOU
(Some of the info in the post was shared in earlier posts in 2011, 2016 & 2017) I get to hear my music played by harpists all over the world. But there’s one piece in particular that I really have to show people how to play. That’s my fiery... read more
The Flexible Skeleton of Creative Expression
Did you know that some structures FREE you – and others CONSTRAIN you?! Do I have scientific proof? Ummm …. no. I have something better. I have creative proof. Structures imposed from the OUTSIDE can shepherd chaos into order (and, trust me, I love and... read more
They’re playing my song… Nan Hua Harp Ensemble’s “Baroque Flamenco”
As a composer, the delight of hearing my music performed by someone who clearly loves the piece, feels like a creative collaboration. Here’s a performance of my composition, Baroque Flamenco, arranged for harp ensemble by instructor/conductor Magdalene Wong.... read more
She’s playing my song… Mai Fukui’s “Baroque Flamenco”
As a composer, the delight of hearing my music performed by someone who clearly loves the piece, feels like a creative collaboration. Here’s an amazing performance of my composition, Baroque Flamenco, by harpist Mai Fukui. I loved the crisp modern look of this... read more
She’s playing my song… Anna Antonova’s “Baroque Flamenco”
As a composer, the delight of hearing my music performed by someone who clearly loves the piece, feels like a creative collaboration. Here’s a very expressive performance of my composition, Baroque Flamenco, by the young harpist Anna Antonova. Great job Anna!... read more
They’re playing my song… Emma Graham & Liz Grier’s “Baroque Flamenco”
As a composer, the delight of hearing my music performed by someone who clearly loves the piece feels like a creative collaboration. In this performance, Emma Graham & Liz Grier create their own ensemble version of the music, breaking up the solo version in many... read more
She’s playing my song… and I’m CONDUCTING! Eleanor Turner performs “Baroque Flamenco” with Symphony
I originally orchestrated my fiery showpiece “Baroque Flamenco” for my debut performance with the Boston Pop, subsequently played it with orchestras all over the US, and NOW I get the pleasure of CONDUCTING the work with a woman I consider one of the... read more
She’s playing my song… in a BARN! Eleanor Turner brings “Baroque Flamenco” to the stables
When I’ve composed a piece, it’s always so much fun to see how creative people can get with the performance. Eleanor Turner is one of the quintessential players of “Baroque Flamenco,” the first soloist I worked with as a conductor, and has... read more
They’re playing my song… MASHUP of Baroque Flamenco & Carol of the Bells – with Harps & Ukulele!
When I’ve composed a piece, it’s always so much fun to see how creative people can get with the performance. In this Mashup performance of my “Baroque Flamenco” with “Carol of the Bells” it’s an all-ages performance combining... read more
