Word: soloed
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...Brahms variations, which form a series of brief musical sketches, were performed with much character, and the orchestra easily shifted from the lovely dance-like themes in the first variation to the quiet, minor lyricism of the fifth. The dialogue between the solo voices of the orchestra was especially well articulated, as the two-note slurs and other musical motives were seamlessly passed among the different instrument sections...
...Harrell coaxed a fluid stream of airy sound from his cello, creating an ethereal effect that was complemented by the orchestra’s ability to carry the melodic themes through the sections between solo entrances. His never-ending lines brought the Romantic work together with an aching melancholy, echoed in the ringing pizzicato of the heart-wrenching harmonies...
...choreographing “Set & Reset”—an iconic, post-modern piece with music composed by Laurie Anderson—Rauschenberg called her up with an idea. She had been having what she described as writer’s block and was struggling with her solo in the center of the stage. As she told the story, she again left her chair and re-enacted her pacing. “I never told anyone, but then Bob calls. He said ‘You are just standing there at the edge of the stage. You will...
...dove into the arts scene, contributing to a show for a class in the Visual and Environmental Studies Department with works of mixed media. He quickly realized that creating art was the only path for him, but one which can require a significant amount of initiative for a solo artist interested in creating larger-scale works. While Martin praises Harvard’s willingness to support artistic projects, financing his projects have proved to be one of the most challenging aspects of pursuing art at the College. “This stuff is completely different from the other arts...
...manic hodge-podge of songs. The noise heavy, Black Keys-esque opening track, “Nothing Too Much Just Out of Sight,” suddenly jumps to the much folksier “Two Magpies,” reminiscent of McCartney’s solo career. The tone somehow shifts in the last three tracks to feature the more electro-ambient vibe for which The Fireman was originally “known.” Banjo and harmonica make random appearances, as do drum machines, hushed whispers, flutes, violins, and far too many...