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RIP Mr. Schuller

Gunther Schuller, Composer Who Synthesized Classical and Jazz, Dies at 89 Mr. Schuller was the first important musical figure I met. I was a 19-year old composition fellow at Tanglewood and knew very well who he was and what he … Continue reading

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Agon

I attended a performance of “Agon” last weekend by the New York City Ballet. It was my first time seeing “Agon” as a ballet and it was a memorable performance. I am a fan of Balanchine’s no scenery and leotards: … Continue reading

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