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Composer’s Voice features Robert Dick - creative musicianSaturday, November 9th 2:00 – 2:30pm EDT (UTC-4)
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Robert Dick is an extraordinary flutist, composer, teacher, and author known for his innovative musical style. A unique blend of classical, world music, electronic, and jazz genres characterizes his music. In 2014, the National Flute Association honored Dick with its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the world of music. The New York Times has lauded him, stating that his "technical resources and imagination seem limitless," while JazzTimes hailed him as "revolutionary." Robert Dick continues to inspire and innovate, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music. A pioneering figure in the world of music, Robert Dick revolutionized flute playing with his invention of the "glissando headjoint." This innovative custom flute modification allows players to achieve effects reminiscent of the whammy bar on an electric guitar. During his time at Yale, Robert wrote his first book, "THE OTHER FLUTE: A Performance Manual of Contemporary Techniques," showcasing his deep understanding and passion for contemporary music. His dedication led him to earn a master's degree in composition, studying with esteemed figures such as Morris, Bulant Arel, and Jacob Druckman. Robert Dick's contributions have undoubtedly reshaped the possibilities of flute performance and composition, cementing his legacy as a true trailblazer in the world of music.
Composer's Voice showcases full contemporary works by musicians who champion new music from living composers.
Episodes of Composer's Voice air its half-hour show every 2 weeks on Saturday at 2:00 PM EDT (UTC-4) on NYC cable access TV with Manhattan Neighborhood's Network channel 2.
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On Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at 5:30pm, Composers Concordance, in association with Vox Novus, presents 'Andrew White - Baritone & Electronics'. The program features trailblazing new compositions, including Ed Martin's 'The Future,' Carlotta Ferrari's 'Requiem,' Ronen Shai's 'Spark,' and Gene Pritsker's 'I Knew A Woman, from Poetic Subjects Eternal,' plus music by Dan Cooper, Burton Goldstein, and Robert Voisey. A champion of Art Song and contemporary music, Andrew White has distinguished himself in recitals of French mélodie, Lieder, and contemporary American art song, including numerous premiere performances. He was selected to participate in the Cleveland Art Song Festival six times, appearing as a featured artist on the 1996 festival. He won the VARN competition in 1997 and was First Prize winner of the 1995 Richardson Awards Vocal Competition. While he was a student, Andrew White was granted a full scholarship to study in Switzerland with Gerard Souzay and Dalton Baldwin. In 1995, he made his New York recital debut in Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall in a program devoted to the songs of Cleveland composer Frederick Koch. One review hailed him as "... a formidable interpreter ... Every song composer should be so lucky with collaborators." The concert will also be live-streamed on Composers Concordance's Facebook Page.
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