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...does not suffice for you to say I am a sweet girl,” croons Joanna Newsom on the final song of “Have One on Me.” Nor does it suffice, after listening to the new album, her third, to marginalize the gifted harpist, pianist, and singer-songwriter any longer...
...series debut with the BSO, Sung opened with Jean Sibelius’s “The Bard,” a little-known tone poem from the Finnish composer’s “dark period.” The exploratory rubato and ethereal runs in principal harpist Ann Hobson Pilot’s introductory solo were masterfully evocative of Nordic folklore, but a messy ensemble entrance quickly overran her lyrical interpretation. The minimalist dynamic range and bare orchestration of the piece, which should have constructed a spare yet meditative musical texture, only served to render the orchestra?...
...orchestra maneuvered quick changes from quick rhythmic jabs to charming, almost sarcastic melodic sections. The second movement began with a sweet, floating melody, with sparkling duets from the flutes and oboes. Later, the mood changed to a spooky, swaying sound from the strings, punctuated by elegant solos from the harpist (Krysten A. Keches ’10) and principal first violinist (Aaron T. Kuan ’09). The piece ended with a heavy march that was brimming with energy; Yannatos led the orchestra like a train over hills and through valleys. Like in “Flying Machine...
...SECOND ALBUM FROM THIS ululating California harpist ... Hey! Where ya going? O.K., so no record released this year sounds less appealing when described--or more transporting when played. Songs shift moods and tempos gradually, moving from sweetness and light to gothic black with the assuredness of great storytelling...
...writes in an e-mail. “We have so much amazing support from students. At our first introductory meeting, 30 people came, which was incredibly gratifying.” Each OUR HUAM event will feature an eclectic mix of entertainers. At the first, a harpist will perform in the Renaissance Art Gallery, a piano player and guitarist/singer in the main courtyard, and another guitarist and singer in the corridor on the second floor. The event will also feature performances by the Harvard Ballet Company and the Harvard Veritones a cappella group. The meeting will also include presentations...