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Messages From The Heartland
Andrew:
I posted some pictures of the local (New England) trees in my Nature Journal in Anything Goes last week. Two of them are of red maples which are very close to the crimson color of yours, David. I'm really glad I took those pictures when I did; there was a ferocious wind storm last night and most of the maple leaves are gone. I may venture tomorrow to see if there is anything left on the majestic little grove of tupelos which always go a spectacular scarlet - it was only starting to turn last week so I am cautiously optimistic. The whole Song of Fall is... Don't delay! Take your picture today, don't wait for even brighter colors. Watch the squirrels, see how busy they are with their preparations. The afternoons are short, the warmth lasts only a few minutes, the red and orange flare up and then all turns to cold and ash.
Andrew:
--- Quote from: David925 on October 20, 2006, 03:07:54 am ---I just received a call from a close friend of mine, (at 1:45 am on the morning, no less) and I have been informed that we, the local chamber orchestra I belong to, have been asked to perform Handel's Messiah at a venue here in Indianapolis during the Christmas season.
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Messiah is one of the very, very select art works that have been taken to the people's hearts and are builders of community, like our film. So many people have sung or played in a local performance. I have wonderful memories of playing clarinet in a community performance when I was in school. The conductor told us that the clarinet parts, like the flute and horn parts, were added for a revival by Mozart; they are still kept in most modern performances for the instrumental color. So it was Mozart's fan music which enabled me to join the Handel's Messiah community!
David In Indy:
--- Quote from: Andrew on October 21, 2006, 08:28:39 pm ---Messiah is one of the very, very select art works that have been taken to the people's hearts and are builders of community, like our film. So many people have sung or played in a local performance. I have wonderful memories of playing clarinet in a community performance when I was in school. The conductor told us that the clarinet parts, like the flute and horn parts, were added for a revival by Mozart; they are still kept in most modern performances for the instrumental color. So it was Mozart's fan music which enabled me to join the Handel's Messiah community!
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Yes, actually The Messiah was originally written for a very small orchestra and choir. I am glad you had a chance to play your clarinet and take part in it.
I was instructed to begin working on the following...
Overture
Comfort Ye, My People
Every Valley Shall Be Exalted
And The Glory of the Lord
Behold A Virgin Shall Conceive
O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To Zion
For Unto Us a Child Is Born
Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion
The Lord Gave The Word
Their Sound is Gone Out
Why Do The Nations? (a good song for this day and age, don't you think?)
Let Us Break Their Bonds Asunder
He That Dwelleth In Heaven
Thou Shalt Break Them
Hallelujah
I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
Since By Man Came Death
Then Shall Be Brought To Pass
O Death, Where Is Thy Sting?
But Thanks Be To God
Worthy Is The Lamb
The Great Amen
My cello isn't cooperating though.
I think it is mad at me.
I think it feels neglected. I haven't really practiced much for a month or two.
Just before I became sick, I was working on was "Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major" By J.S. Bach (BWV 1007)
Also, Violin Concerto No. 3 (K216) By Mozart.
Do you know these Andrew?
Now I must switch and begin working on The Messiah.
... if my cello cooperates, that is! (I mean, it couldn't possibly be me... could it?) ;)
Edit: I HATE spelling errors! :P
David In Indy:
--- Quote from: Andrew on October 21, 2006, 07:47:54 pm ---The afternoons are short, the warmth lasts only a few minutes, the red and orange flare up and then all turns to cold and ash.
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Oh, isn't that the truth?
I often think the brilliant autumn color is nature's last attempt at gaining a little more attention from us just before going to sleep for the winter.
Edit: More spelling errors. I misspelled "autumn" this time. >:( >:(
Bucky:
David,
Those trees are breath taking. I have a maple tree similar to the one in the top picture in my back yard. It might be turned just a little more than the one in the top picture. I live in east central Kentucky about eighty five miles from Huntington, WVA and about one hundred twenty five miles from Lexington, KY. Although I live closer to Huntington I have a sister who lives in Lexington and I so spend more time there. I live about two hundred miles from Cincinnati and about two hundred miles from Louisville. I think Bowling Green, KY is as far west as I have been in the state by car. I think I have told you that I have been in southern Indiana but not as far north as Indianapolis but I have relatives and friends all over Indiana.
Congratulations being in Handel's Messiah. It is one of the great musical compositions of all time.
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