The Ahn Trio brings innovative style to Kirtland Nov 14, 2009
The Ahn Trio -- sisters Maria (cello), Lucia (piano) and Angella (violin) -- are credited with helping to redefine the art and architecture of chamber music, breathing new life into the standard piano trio literature with commissioned works from visionary composers such as Pat Metheny, Kenji Bunch, Maurice Jarre, Nikolai Kapustin, Mark O Connor and Michael Nyman. The classical trio has fused their work with that of dancers, pop singers, DJs, electronic music artists, painters, installation... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
ACME to open New Music Festival Nov 11, 2009
Their program includes works by Michael Nyman, Michael Torke, Nico Muhly, and Ingram Marshall. Contemporary chamber music by faculty, students, guest artists, and ensembles-in-residence focuses on this year s theme of minimalism and post-minimalism. (Boston Globe)
* Remixers get a handle on Handel Sep 17, 2009
But Daniels and Muhly X along with Michael Nyman, Craig Armstrong, John Tavener and Jocelyn Pook, the other composers involved X all put aside initial doubts ... Michael Nymans new version of Ombra Mai Fu is trademark Nyman, says Harry Christophers, wholl be conducting. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Quentin Tarantino to open Mexican film festival Sep 15, 2009
Organizers have also invited British musician Michael Nyman and US actress Anjelica Huston. The festival, held October 3-11, will pay tribute to her father, the late director John Huston. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Bestival blasts off Sep 14, 2009
Chart stars La Roux, Florence and the Machine and Tinchy Stryder shared the bill alongside the English National Ballet - who performed a special space routine - and composer Michael Nyman. But like Glastonbury, Bestival has a surreal, theatrical and unorthodox underbelly away from the main stages. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The pain of a modern man in a modern world Jul 25, 2009
The composer Michael Nyman ... The composer Michael Nyman knows too well the power and danger of technology, writes Bernard Zuel ... Michael Nyman had always seemed among the most modern, if not technologically savvy, composers of contemporary classically based music. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Festival's glorious cavalcade of films is ready to roll Jul 19, 2009
Composer Michael Nyman, in town for a concert at Hamer Hall, will discuss his contributions to the films of Peter Greenaway and others in a special session. Leading French writer-director Claire Denis will present her latest film, the striking 35 Rhums, and will reflect on her career with Age film critic Philippa Hawker. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
KCC Performing Arts series for 2009/10 Jun 16, 2009
Born in Seoul, Korea, and educated at Juilliard in New York City, the members of the Ahn Trio, sisters Maria, Lucia and Angella, are redefining the art and architecture of chamber music, breathing new life into the standard piano-trio literature with commissioned works from visionary composers like Kenji Bunch, Maurice Jarre, Nikolai Kapustin and Michael Nyman. The trio s latest CD, Lullaby for My Favorite Insomniac (recorded by their own label, L.A.M.P), is a showcase of this vibrant and... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Bollywood to make Prom debut Apr 9, 2009
Contemporary composers Philip Glass and Michael Nyman will also have concerts dedicated to their work, with a premiere for the latter musician ... 1 August - Celebration of MGM film musicals, including the Wizard Of Oz 9 August - Multiple pianos day, with several instruments being played simultaneously 16 August - Indian Voices day and Bollywood prom 25 August - Michael Nyman evening 12 September - Last Night of the Proms (2008 pictured). (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Facebook honeytrap: Mar 9, 2009
"I [still] love Facebook" Michael Nyman ... Michael Nyman was subjected to a cruel hoax by a vengeful former lover, writes Stephen Armstrong ... This modern dating nightmare happened just over a year ago to Michael Nyman, the 64-year-old British composer known for his haunting musical scores. (Sydney Morning Herald)
