[Voxnovus] NM421> Composer's Voice: A Blazing Climax - Review of 5th Annual Guitar Concert

Robert Voisey (Vox Novus) RobVoisey at VoxNovus.com
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> REVIEW: Composer's Voice: A Blazing Climax

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> Fifteen Minutes of Fame - call for works - violin and tape

> Composer's Voice - call for proposals - HARD EIGHT

> Composer's Site - composer opportunities

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Composer's Voice: A Blazing Climax

Composer's Voice
<http://www.voxnovus.com/NM421/img/13-06-29-Composers_Voice_Group_Shot.jpg>
<http://www.voxnovus.com/composersvoice> Composer's Voice

The closing concert of this riveting Composer's Voice season fetes the
ever-popular guitar. The fifth show devoted to this pleasing instrument
features guest curator Dan Cooper showcasing anextensive lineup of pieces,
which illustrate the guitar's diverse potential.

The opening selection, Titania's Lullaby by Cooper, highlights the engaging
arrangement of Thomas Carlo Bo on piano, Justin Valazquez on bass, and
Ertunc Jim Oran, David Ricco, and Nathaly Corales playing classical guitars.
Lushly mellow, this piece wafts dreamily, invoking a warm, languid
sensitivity. Titania's Lullaby, as if kissed by a fragrant breeze, lulls us
into a state of peaceful contentment.

Don't be fooled by the gentle lucidity of the opening piece though.

Andrew McKenna Lee
<http://www.voxnovus.com/member/pic/Andrew_McKenna_Lee.jpg>

The following work, Arabescata, imagined and rendered by Andrew McKenna Lee,
confronts the guitar's inherent intricacy. Lee demonstrates an impassioned
rapport with his instrument. Employing a composite of flickering strums and
percussive smacks, he ultimately resolves this ardent dissension with tender
strokes. Spilling with complexity, Arabescata displays a heated intensity
that compels.

Melanie_Chirignan-Alturas_Duo-Scott_Hill-Carlos_Boltes
<http://www.voxnovus.com/NM421/img/13-06-29-Melanie_Chirignan-Alturas_Duo-Sc
ott_Hill-Carlos_Boltes.jpg>

Composer Masatora Goya premieres Saudade, a movement from his newly
commissioned work "Sound of Life." Masterfully crafted to exact maximum
response from the listener, this composition aches with yearning remorse.
Alturas Duo (Carlos Boltes on viola and Scott Hill on guitar) and flutist
Melanie Chirignan offer a deliberately paced interpretation, which throbs
with delicacy and nuance. Accentuating an anchoring rhythm on guitar, the
viola and flute twine together brooding melodies that cloak the heart in
shadow.

Greg Baker <http://www.voxnovus.com/member/pic/Greg_Baker.jpg>

Astor, fashioned by composer Greg Baker spotlighting himself on guitar and
Cooper on 7-string bass guitar, couples an asynchronous clanging with a
sexy, snaky melody. Funky with edges that blur, its libidinous rhythms
spiral into a thumping jam.


Cristian_Amigo-Angela Babin
<http://www.voxnovus.com/NM421/img/13-06-29-Cristian_Amigo-Angela_Babin.jpg>


Constructed by Dave Soldier and featuring Luis Ianes and Daniel Reyes Llinas
on electric guitars, The Revolution of Mr. Jenkins caps the show with a
fiery exclamation point. A rumbling introduction quickly segues into
growling strata before a screeching outburst interrupts, building to
sizzling peak. Brief but burning, it acts as a clamorous assault on the
senses.

It is several long months until Composer's Voice returns, but until then,
this multifarious spread of guitar pieces will replay in our heads.

Bill_Anderson-Oren_Fader
<http://www.voxnovus.com/NM421/img/13-06-29-Bill_Anderson-Oren_Fader.jpg>

Gripping works by Molly Joyce, William Anderson, Alba Potes, Rubens Salles,
and Angela Babin & Cristian Amigo round out the 5th Annual Guitar Concert.
Musicians Colin Davin, Shaun Barlow, Oren Fader, William Anderson, Rubens
Salles, David Acker, Angela Babin, and Cristian Amigo lend their
considerable talents.

<http://www.voxnovus.com/composersvoice/program/13-06-23.htm> More can be
found on the Composer's Voice web page by clicking here

<http://erinbomboy.blogspot.com/> Erin Bomboy


<http://erinbomboy.blogspot.com/> Erin Bomboy
http://erinbomboy.blogspot.com/



Fried

Fried <http://www.voxnovus.com/NM421/issue/postcard/13-06-29-Fried.jpg>

Buddy Hollandaise played electric guitar for the Saint Salmon's Headbanger
Orchestra until a wayward electrical surge from an ungrounded amplifier
fried both his instrument and more than a few of his brain cells ... not
that anyone ever really noticed.

<http://www.davidgunn.org> David Gunn

<http://www.davidgunn.org> David Gunn
www.DavidGunn.org



Calendar

<http://www.voxnovus.com/calendar> Calendar of Vox Novus Events

Composer's Site
<http://www.composerssite.com/sites/all/themes/composer_theme/cpcc.jpg>



New Opportunities


Expiring Opportunities



*

Fifteen Minutes of Fame with The Pon
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3602> e Ensemble - Future Concert
Deadline: 11 Jan 2014
*

Fifteen Minutes of Fame: Japan Perspective
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3603> - Thomas Piercy, clarinet &
Vilian Ivantchev, guitar
Deadline: 10 Dec 2013
*

Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame: West Winds
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3604>
Deadline: 25 Jan 2014
*

2013 ACOMF Call for Scores
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3601>
Entry Fee: 0.00
Deadline: 30 Aug 2013
*

The New Haven Oratorio Choir - composition
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3599> competition
Entry Fee: 15.00
Deadline: 15 Aug 2013
*

XXIX International Competition
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3600> for Original Band
Composition
Entry Fee: 50.00
Deadline: 30 Nov 2013
*

The First Readings Project
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3598>
Deadline: 1 Jul 2013
*

Composer in Residence Program
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3597> Opera Philadelphia
Deadline: 18 Jul 2013
*

CRS COMPETITION FOR COMPOSERS RECORDING
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3595>
Entry Fee: 50.00
Deadline: 28 Sep 2013
*

New Works Recitals - <http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3596>
Call for Submissions
Deadline: 15 Aug 2013
*

INTIME2013 SYMPOSIUM Coventry University
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3594>
Deadline: 12 Jul 2013
*

The Veridian Symphony Orchestra Second Annual Call for Scores
Competition <http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3593>
Entry Fee: 30.00
Deadline: 1 Dec 2013
*

EARZOOM Sonic Arts Festival 2013
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3592>
Deadline: 15 Jul 2013
*

PATHS OF RURAL MOBILITY
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3591>
Deadline: 31 Oct 2013
*

International Competition Composition 2014
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3589>
Deadline: 28 Feb 2014

*

Periapsis Music and Dance Composer Commission Competition 2013-2014
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3467>
Entry Fee: 20.00
Deadline: 28 Jun 2013
*

Walking Wiltshires White Horses
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3534>
Deadline: 28 Jun 2013
*

T <http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3510> enot Fondation
Bursary for artists
Deadline: 30 Jun 2013
*

Adamson Military Band
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3205> composing competition as
part of their 125th anniversary celebration
Entry Fee: 0.00
Deadline: 30 Jun 2013
*

Call for Commissions: composers and writers
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3528>
Entry Fee: 0.00
Deadline: 30 Jun 2013
*

CEMIcircles: call for submissions
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3532>
Deadline: 30 Jun 2013
*

Culturescapes Balkan 2013 - Call for scores
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3057>
Entry Fee: 0.00
Deadline: 30 Jun 2013
*

ELEKTRO ARTS Concert Call for works
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/2856>
Entry Fee: 0.00
Deadline: 30 Jun 2013
*

HERNE HILL MUSIC FESTIVAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION 2013 COMPETITION -
Piano Trio <http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3074>
Entry Fee: 10.00
Deadline: 30 Jun 2013
*

International Composition Competition Bruno Maderna
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/2853>
Entry Fee: 20.00
Deadline: 30 Jun 2013
*

Iron Composer Competition
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3501>
Deadline: 30 Jun 2013
*

MISO MUSIC PORTUGAL RESIDENCY AT MISO STUDIO LAB FOR ELECTROACOUSTIC
CREATION <http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3322> DESCRIPTION &
APPLICATION CRITERIA
Deadline: 30 Jun 2013
*

Mr McFall <http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3549> 's Chamber
commissioning project
Deadline: 30 Jun 2013
*

NYWC Seed Money Grants 2013
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3418>
Deadline: 30 Jun 2013
*

The RESPIGHI PRIZE <http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/1568>
Entry Fee: 100.00
Deadline: 30 Jun 2013
*

VOX Contemporary American Opera Lab 2014
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3424>
Deadline: 30 Jun 2013
*

WRITING BANDSTAND MUSIC
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3313> - DEADLINE 30th JUNE 2013
Entry Fee: 10.00
Deadline: 30 Jun 2013
*

SoundWalk 2013 Submission Site
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3452>
Entry Fee: 20.00
Deadline: 1 Jul 2013
*

2013 Composing in the Wilderness Field Seminar!
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3228>
Deadline: 1 Jul 2013
*

9th Biennial Young Composers
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/1148> ' Contest
Deadline: 1 Jul 2013
*

Call for Scores - Sounds New
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3427>
Deadline: 1 Jul 2013
*

Campbelltown Arts Centre Call for Scores
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3067>
Entry Fee: 0.00
Deadline: 1 Jul 2013
*

Cluster 2014 Call for Projects
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3548>
Deadline: 1 Jul 2013
*

Columbia Orchestra American Composer Competition
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3485>
Entry Fee: 0.00
Deadline: 1 Jul 2013
*

Heckscher Foundation-Ithaca College Composition Prize
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3398>
Deadline: 1 Jul 2013
*

International Beethoven Project - Beethoven Festival 2013: LOVE
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3554>
Deadline: 1 Jul 2013
*

NACUSA - 2013 National Conference Meeting Call for scores
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3531>
Deadline: 1 Jul 2013
*

The First Readings Project
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3598>
Deadline: 1 Jul 2013
*

THE LORD MAYOR <http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3478> 'S
COMPOSITION PRIZE - 2013
Deadline: 1 Jul 2013
*

New Project Offers <http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3555>
Deadline: 2 Jul 2013
*

Fully-Funded PhD Studentship
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3556>
Deadline: 3 Jul 2013
*

ISMIR 2013 - International Society for Music Information Retrieval
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3446>
Deadline: 4 Jul 2013
*

Workers Union Ensemble - Call for Works 2013
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3073>
Entry Fee: 0.00
Deadline: 5 Jul 2013
*

Symphony In C, Young Composers
<http://www.composerssite.com/opportunity/3084> ' Competition 2013-14
Entry Fee: 0.00
Deadline: 10 Jul 2013



Opportunities

Fifteen Minutes of Fame
<http://www.voxnovus.com/img/Fifteen_Minutes_of_Fame_logo.jpg>


<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/>
Fifteen Minutes of Fame

CALL FOR WORKS


Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame: Daniel Mihai, violin & tape


Deadline: July 4, 2013


Vox Novus is calling for one-minute pieces composed for
Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame: Daniel Mihai, violin & tape to be premiered in
September 2013 for Composer's Voice collaboration concert in Constanta,
Romaniai.

Daniel Mihai <http://www.voxnovus.com/member/pic/Daniel_Mihai.jpg>

<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/#13-07-04> Click here for
more details

Composer's Voice
<http://www.voxnovus.com/img/Composers_Voice_logo_2012.jpg>


<http://www.voxnovus.com/composersvoice/calls/>
Composer's Voice
CALL FOR WORKS


Calling for Proposals for HARD EIGHT

Hard Eight <http://www.voxnovus.com/img/Hard_Eight.gif>

Deadline August 8, 2013


Composer's Voice is calling for performance proposals for its concert
scheduled December 8th, 2013. The theme for the concert is "Hard Eight" All
proposals must be less than 8 minutes in total; applicants are STRONGLY
urged to keep their proposals for performances between 4-8 minutes. The
concert is a celebration of Composer's Voice founder and Director Robert
Voisey for his 44th birthday.

Performance Proposals should include:
- Title
- Relation to theme - (program notes)
- Instrumentation
- Length of performance
- Biographies of performers and composers
- All proposals should be submitted by August 8, 2013 to
composersvoicesubmit at gmail.com
- The email subject should read Hard Eight - your name - Title of Proposal


Chosen applicants will receive a performance slot on Composer's Voice
concert December 8th, 2013 at Jan Hus Church in New York City, PR and
administrative assistance from Composer's Voice, and the heartfelt
appreciation of Robert Voisey. :)

Proposals should indicate if they need Vox Novus and Composer's Voice to
help recruit musicians. Any and all questions should be address to
composersvoicesubmit at gmail.com with "Hard Eight" in the subject heading.

Hard Eight <http://www.voxnovus.com/img/Hard_Eight.gif>

Dice (commonly known as craps), is a game often played for money where the
player (referred to as the shooter) rolls 2 dice hoping to roll a winning
combination. The number 8 can be obtained 3 ways. The "easy way" by rolling
a 6 and 2 or a 3 and 5, or the "hard way" by rolling a 4 and 4. "Hard"
numbers are any 2 pair combinations: 2 and 2, 3 and 3, 4 and 4, 5 and 5, and
6 and 6. Betting on the "hard" number combination results in a larger return
when it is thrown.

Rob Voisey will be turning 44 on this Composer's Voice concert in December;
and it will be "hard" as the age suggests. *Crap* :)


<http://www.voxnovus.com/composersvoice/calls/> Click here for more details
http://www.voxnovus.com/composersvoice/calls/



Vox Novus Projects

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<http://www.voxnovus.com/resources/American_Composer_Timeline.htm> American
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<http://www.composerssite.com/> Composer's Site
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