Reposted For 2013 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
It was playing Bach that brought Canadian pianist Glenn Gould worldwide fame when his recording of the Goldberg Variations – at the time, 1955, a rather esoteric corner of the repertoire – and certainly a hefty percentage of his albums over the course of his career were devoted to the German Baroque master's keyboard output. But in celebrating the 80th anniversary of his birth on September 25, 1932 (and looking forward with sadness to the 30th anniversary of his death of a stroke on October 4, 1982), it's worth remembering that he was interested in many more composers. I didn't have to make too much of a conscious effort to diversify this baker's-dozen list until I got down to the last two spots. (All the recommended recordings were issued by Columbia Records/CBS Masterworks/Sony Classical.)
J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988; Sweelinck: Fantasia in D major; Schoenberg: Piano Suite Op.
It was playing Bach that brought Canadian pianist Glenn Gould worldwide fame when his recording of the Goldberg Variations – at the time, 1955, a rather esoteric corner of the repertoire – and certainly a hefty percentage of his albums over the course of his career were devoted to the German Baroque master's keyboard output. But in celebrating the 80th anniversary of his birth on September 25, 1932 (and looking forward with sadness to the 30th anniversary of his death of a stroke on October 4, 1982), it's worth remembering that he was interested in many more composers. I didn't have to make too much of a conscious effort to diversify this baker's-dozen list until I got down to the last two spots. (All the recommended recordings were issued by Columbia Records/CBS Masterworks/Sony Classical.)
J.S. Bach: Goldberg Variations, Bwv 988; Sweelinck: Fantasia in D major; Schoenberg: Piano Suite Op.
- 2/11/2013
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
New York (AP) — Classical composer Elliott Carter, whose challenging, rhythmically complex works earned him widespread admiration and two Pulitzer Prizes, died Monday at age 103.
His music publishing company, Boosey & Hawkes, called him an "iconic American composer." It didn't give the cause of his death.
In a 1992 Associated Press interview, Carter described his works as "music that asks to be listened to in a concentrated way and listened to with a great deal of attention."
"It's not music that makes an overt theatrical effect," he said then, "but it assumes the listener is listening to sounds and making some sense out of them."
The complex way the instruments interact in his compositions created drama for listeners who made the effort to understand them, but it made them difficult for orchestras to learn. He said he tried to give each of the musicians individuality within the context of a comprehensible whole.
"This...
His music publishing company, Boosey & Hawkes, called him an "iconic American composer." It didn't give the cause of his death.
In a 1992 Associated Press interview, Carter described his works as "music that asks to be listened to in a concentrated way and listened to with a great deal of attention."
"It's not music that makes an overt theatrical effect," he said then, "but it assumes the listener is listening to sounds and making some sense out of them."
The complex way the instruments interact in his compositions created drama for listeners who made the effort to understand them, but it made them difficult for orchestras to learn. He said he tried to give each of the musicians individuality within the context of a comprehensible whole.
"This...
- 11/6/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Los Angeles, California (X17online) - Julie Andrews, Dolly Parton, and punk band pioneers the Ramones will receive Grammy Awards for lifetime achievement next year, it was announced Wednesday. Other recipients include the Juilliard String Quartet, the Kingston Trio, jazz drummer Roy Haynes, and 101-year-old gospel legend George Beverly Shea. The recipients will receive their statuettes at an event in Los Angeles on February 12. The 53rd annual Grammy Awards airs Sunday February 13, 8pm Est/Pt. Courtesy: Grammy Awards...
- 12/23/2010
- x17online.com
Dolly Parton and Ramones will receive Lifetime Achievement Grammys. The country singer and the rock group will be honored for their contribution to music, alongside "Mary Poppins" singer and musicals star Julie Andrews in a special ceremony on February 12, 2011.
Neil Portnow, president of The Recording Academy which is handing out the awards said, "It is a great honor to recognize and celebrate such a distinguished and dynamic group of honorees. Their legendary work has left a lasting impression and will continue to influence generations to come."
Dolly, famed for her voluptuous figure, rose to fame in the 1950s, and has had over 41 different country albums enter the top ten in the U.S. charts, and has penned worldwide hits such as "9 to 5" and "I Will Always Love You".
The Ramones, of which the three founding members are now all dead, were one of the defining bands of the U.S.
Neil Portnow, president of The Recording Academy which is handing out the awards said, "It is a great honor to recognize and celebrate such a distinguished and dynamic group of honorees. Their legendary work has left a lasting impression and will continue to influence generations to come."
Dolly, famed for her voluptuous figure, rose to fame in the 1950s, and has had over 41 different country albums enter the top ten in the U.S. charts, and has penned worldwide hits such as "9 to 5" and "I Will Always Love You".
The Ramones, of which the three founding members are now all dead, were one of the defining bands of the U.S.
- 12/23/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
The Ramones, Dolly Parton and Julie Andrews are among those honorees receiving Special Merit Awards for Lifetime Achievement from the Recording Academy, as part of Grammy Awards week festivities. Roy Haynes, the Juilliard String Quartet, the Kingston Trio and George Beverly Shea are also receiving Lifetime Achievement Awards. Stax exec Al Bell, classical music producer Wilma Cozart Fine and Columbia Records jazz-master Bruce Lundvall are receiving Trustees Awards from the Academy; drum machine designer Roger Linn and digital music innovation company Waves Audio will receive Technical Grammy Awards. A ceremony for all of the winners will be held at a private...
- 12/23/2010
- by Katie Hasty
- Hitfix
By Gold Derby News Desk
hollywoodnews.com: On Wednesday, Naras announced the seven recipients of lifetime achievement Grammy Awards — Julie Andrews, Roy Haynes, Juilliard String Quartet, the Kingston Trio, Dolly Parton, the Ramones, and George Beverly Shea. The Trustees of the recording academy are honoring Al Bell, Wilma Cozart Fine and Bruce Lundvall while Technical Grammys will go to Roger Linn and Waves Audio.
In making these announcements, Academy president/CEO Neil Portnow said, “It is a great honor to recognize and celebrate such a distinguished and dynamic group of honorees who have been the creators of such timeless art. These influential performers and brilliant innovators have been of great inspiration to our culture and industry. Their legendary work has left a lasting impression and will continue to influence generations to come.”
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hollywoodnews.com: On Wednesday, Naras announced the seven recipients of lifetime achievement Grammy Awards — Julie Andrews, Roy Haynes, Juilliard String Quartet, the Kingston Trio, Dolly Parton, the Ramones, and George Beverly Shea. The Trustees of the recording academy are honoring Al Bell, Wilma Cozart Fine and Bruce Lundvall while Technical Grammys will go to Roger Linn and Waves Audio.
In making these announcements, Academy president/CEO Neil Portnow said, “It is a great honor to recognize and celebrate such a distinguished and dynamic group of honorees who have been the creators of such timeless art. These influential performers and brilliant innovators have been of great inspiration to our culture and industry. Their legendary work has left a lasting impression and will continue to influence generations to come.”
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- 12/23/2010
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
On Wednesday, Naras announced the seven recipients of lifetime achievement Grammy Awards -- Julie Andrews, Roy Haynes, Juilliard String Quartet, the Kingston Trio, Dolly Parton, the Ramones, and George Beverly Shea. The Trustees of the recording academy are honoring Al Bell, Wilma Cozart Fine and Bruce Lundvall while Technical Grammys will go to Roger Linn and Waves Audio. In making these announcements, Academy president/CEO Neil Portnow said, "It is a great honor to recognize and celebrate such a distinguished and dynamic group of honorees who have been the creators of such timeless art. These influential performers and brilliant innovators have been of great inspiration to our culture and industry. Their legendary work has left a lasting impression and will continue to influence generations to come." All of the honorees will be feted in a ceremony on Feb. 12 with a formal acknowledgment of their achievements made during the Grammy Awards held on Feb.
- 12/22/2010
- Gold Derby
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