Word: brueggen
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...resent the tone of the article, which implies that Germany is an oppressive and intolerant country. That is complete nonsense. Germany is very liberal, it just doesn't support religious fanaticism, which is a good thing. And I'm not even German - I'm British. Nicola Stöhr, BRUEGGEN, GERMANY...
Bank of Boston CelebritySeries--presents Frans Brueggen and theOrchestra of the 18th Century. Friday, March 13, 8p.m. Symphony Hall, 301 Mass Ave., Boston...
SANDERS THEATER. Sour Cream (From Brueggen, recorder; Walter van Hauwe, recorder; Kees Bocke, recorder...
...BAROQUE PHILOSOPHY clearly opens up the possibility of considerable individuality in ensemble playing (Toscanini has, after all, not yet arrived on the scene). And, appropriately, Brueggen and Leonhardt did not submerge, but rather discreetly coordinated their individual views while performing together, in addition to presenting unaccompanied selections...
...player of a melody instrument, Brueggen's foremost interest is in the declamation of the most immediate musical units. He maintains, justifiably, that the long-line concept (climaxing in Wagnerian "endless melody") simply did not exist for the Baroque performer. Overall, his playing is clearly articulated, with careful attention to dynamic inflection, colorful ornamentation, and intimate shaping of each individual phrase. For some listeners, his approach may seem to personal--too free in rubato, too extreme in the use of swell and vibrato. But, here it is necessary to keep in mind that there is substantial historical evidence in support...