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RIP Milton Babbitt

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Miss Music Nerd

I just got the word that composer Milton Babbitt passed away this morning, at the age of 94. Uncle Milty, as we modern composer types affectionately called him, was a major figure in 20th-century music. He is known for his … Continue reading →

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A Double Dose of BMOP!

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Miss Music Nerd

For classical music nerds, the term ‘Double Concerto’ might likely bring to mind Vivaldi‘s many works for pairs of violins or other instruments, or for the more romantically-inclined, Brahms‘ Double Concerto for violin and cello. But there are many examples … Continue reading →

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Ice, Beauty and Pants: All in a Boys’ Night Out

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Miss Music Nerd

On Thursday last week, I got an email from a musical colleague about “Boys’ Night Out,” a chamber opera and art song performance happening the following evening at the Church of St. John the Evangelist in Boston. It included works … Continue reading →

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Monday Nerdy Music Links!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Miss Music Nerd

Happy Monday, Music Nerds! It was an exciting weekend here at Music Nerd Central. I went to two concerts, which I’ll be writing up today, and I’m also working on more GRAMMY© nominee interviews. Stay tuned! Meanwhile, below are a … Continue reading →

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“I Love to Keep Moving:” An Interview With Laurie Anderson

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Miss Music Nerd

When I found out that Laurie Anderson, multimedia artist and avant-pop icon, was nominated for a GRAMMY© in the Best Pop Instrumental Performance category, I was intrigued. I know, I’m supposed to be covering the Classical Field (and I have … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Miss Music Nerd

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Underground Music — Literally!

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Miss Music Nerd

NaBloPoMo Day 17! I lived in New York City for four years, back in the ’90s (that’s in the last century! ). I did a number of things there — worked as 1) a church organist, 2) a research assistant … Continue reading →

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Criticism: It Sucks! (part 2)

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Miss Music Nerd

NaBloPoMo Day 12! When I was a fresh-faced, eager young grad student in the first term of my Ph.D. composition program, I took a seminar in the Critical Studies division of my university’s music department. (That’s an updated term for … Continue reading →

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Alla Breve

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Miss Music Nerd

NaBloPoMo Day 9! I have to be content with a placeholder post today, because McDoc and I have planned an impromptu outing this afternoon/evening. Quality time is scarce for medical types, so I have to carpe doctor when I can! … Continue reading →

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Piccolo's Collected Works, vol. 1!

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Miss Music Nerd

NaBloPoMo Day 5! (Happy Cinco de Mayo! ) It probably won’t come as a surprise that I have a musical cat. His name is Piccolo, after all, and he was raised in a musical household. I knew someone once who … Continue reading →

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