tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-92655332012-01-22T11:04:59.153-06:00ClassicallyHipThoughts, musings and opinions of "the great Inuit Violinist" (tm).John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.comBlogger11541100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-86723356215923100252012-01-22T10:53:00.000-06:002012-01-22T11:04:59.183-06:00SOLI composersJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-83483201429434878552012-01-13T10:02:00.001-06:002012-01-13T10:02:30.535-06:00Last night at TPR Presents BeethovenJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-62717030378196193482012-01-08T14:05:00.001-06:002012-01-08T14:05:57.385-06:00Rehearsing BeethovenJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-36479824947358601822011-12-16T10:13:00.001-06:002011-12-16T10:13:26.487-06:00Awkward Classical Music Photos Friday EditionJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-85543102078155660642011-12-13T08:09:00.000-06:002011-12-13T08:12:32.128-06:00Adams and Clare in NYCJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-60209780128636760472011-12-13T06:58:00.000-06:002011-12-13T06:59:09.377-06:00Uncle Tom at Times SquareJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-20950656327240464322011-12-11T14:12:00.001-06:002011-12-11T14:12:18.785-06:00At the Mid Texas Symphony rehearsalJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-16785316767819081192011-12-02T13:36:00.001-06:002011-12-02T13:36:48.934-06:00Cypress Quartet playing Griffes live on KPAC and KTXIJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-84250403977345536932011-12-01T14:41:00.000-06:002011-12-01T14:41:40.530-06:00My grammy luckSeems I have talked to a few nominees about their albums!
Joyce DiDonato about Diva/Divo: http://www.tpr.org/classicalspotlight/2011/01/cs1101202.html
Eric Whitacre about Light and Gold: http://www.tpr.org/classicalspotlight/2010/11/cs1011182.html
Yuja Wang about Rachmaninoff: http://www.tpr.org/classicalspotlight/2011/04/cs1104142.htmlJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-90815076204944258932011-11-20T10:05:00.001-06:002011-11-20T10:08:31.049-06:00Naughty or nice?Join me as Santa!
HOLIDAY POPS
December 16 & 17 at 8 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre
Ken-David Masur, conductor
San Antonio Symphony Mastersingers, Dr. John Silantien, director
Stiletto, vocalists
John Clare, Santa Claus
HOLIDAY FAMILY CELEBRATION
Sunday, December 18 at 1:30 p.m. at Laurie Auditorium
And while I won't be Kris Kringle at this concert, you should go!
SPECIAL CONCERT TO AID THE John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-63725079996109277812011-11-14T19:16:00.001-06:002011-11-14T19:16:41.349-06:00Peter Lieuwen at SOLI concert talkJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-17699011470936723062011-11-14T19:10:00.001-06:002011-11-14T19:10:15.538-06:00SOLI Chamber Ensemble concert talk at Gallery NordJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-90537605960976791822011-11-01T13:35:00.001-05:002011-11-01T14:46:49.072-05:00(They did the) Mozart MashIt was a graveyard smash!
A mashup of three different Mozart K 488 recordings, Abbado, Grimaud and Lubin for some fortepiano!
Listen to the mp3 :)John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-52127635462335571252011-09-14T16:23:00.001-05:002011-09-14T16:23:39.328-05:00Read the first line of the story closelyJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-54026335507167569942011-08-19T11:57:00.000-05:002011-08-19T11:57:38.611-05:00It's nice but...John Williams is having statues made in Tanglewood of composers...very sweet. He should probably erect some busts of Shostakovich, Prokofiev and Strauss soon, as he has made his entire career from ripping them off. Oh, and Korngold and Dvorak as well.
John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-34365334626948170082011-08-17T21:21:00.000-05:002011-08-17T21:21:33.129-05:00Political commission!I'd love to see a canidate have a new opera that is broadcast by the Met and concerts with an orchestra, stop paying for bad ads on tv and really do something for the economy and the arts. Stop talking and put your money where it can be seen and heard by all, in a profound way.
Not in for a commission? How about having Nixon in China produced? A concert with Sousa and real American composers John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-24904351932387385302011-08-06T13:31:00.001-05:002011-08-06T13:31:22.856-05:00WBIMF: Hairpins save the dayCheck out this video on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-1bFkxxA0A&feature=youtube_gdata_playerSent from my new iPad :)John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-76049055107700853492011-08-05T15:31:00.008-05:002011-08-05T15:49:07.225-05:00Mark O'Connor 50 yearsCongrats and happy birthday today to Mark O'Connor, fifty years young!
Thought you might enjoy an interview we did a few years ago at his place in NYC:
mp3 file
Here is some of Mark's artistry:
John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-41398703741352845712011-07-24T18:37:00.000-05:002011-07-24T18:40:55.628-05:00West Branch 2011John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-61746616301746978612011-07-24T16:26:00.000-05:002011-07-24T16:28:11.934-05:00Filming Brahms at West Branch Music FestivalJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-66402205003335370602011-07-24T11:31:00.001-05:002011-07-24T11:31:49.712-05:00Party at West Branch Music FestivalA gathering after chamber music with friend from West Branch!John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-78278788805462006682011-07-22T10:39:00.000-05:002011-07-22T10:42:19.753-05:00West Branch in full swingMusicians rehearsing Brahms String Quintet #2John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-22540650501920943832011-07-22T10:38:00.000-05:002011-07-22T10:43:06.800-05:00Rehearsing Brahms String QuintetJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-22003814423925316222011-07-21T16:56:00.001-05:002011-07-21T16:56:56.297-05:00Schumann rehearsalFlorestan an Eusebeus in Piano Quartet at West Branch FestivalJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-45754829775347877882011-07-21T16:14:00.001-05:002011-07-21T16:14:47.129-05:00Right there!Rehearsing SchumannJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-20231615474975769952011-07-21T09:18:00.001-05:002011-07-21T09:18:54.434-05:00Morning viewOutside my cabinJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-6843358840830045032011-07-20T20:50:00.000-05:002011-07-20T22:40:54.984-05:00The view up hereOn my way to West Branch Music FestivalJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-29461070952652125682011-07-12T11:53:00.001-05:002011-07-12T11:53:42.062-05:00Ryo and JohnAfter talking Chopin, Ryo and John poseJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-72069513585258307582011-07-02T16:16:00.000-05:002011-07-02T16:17:06.763-05:00At Round Top, Texas concert in Festival Hill concert hallJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-1229996501301497692011-06-23T13:13:00.000-05:002011-06-23T13:15:31.448-05:00A smoke in Salt LakeEnjoying a Don Gonzales at the airportJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-84586010511666986752011-06-23T09:27:00.000-05:002011-06-23T09:29:30.275-05:00First class friendsLeaving Las Vegas, we're on the same flight!John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-40015369292280979742011-06-22T15:33:00.000-05:002011-06-22T15:34:45.803-05:00Lunch at the StratosphereJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-82863031313621312992011-06-21T08:38:00.001-05:002011-06-21T08:38:33.907-05:00Brat burger!Returning to one of my favorite haunts, Big Dogs, in Las Vegas and tackled this awesome bratleburger!John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-32278258672367888592011-06-20T09:21:00.000-05:002011-06-20T09:22:19.419-05:00Morning smokeEnjoying a beautiful and relaxing Las Vegas morningJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-23532598287432363692011-06-19T22:23:00.000-05:002011-06-19T22:24:55.705-05:00Cool adSeen in Salt Lake City airportJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-45521701993387198142011-06-18T10:02:00.001-05:002011-06-18T10:02:37.735-05:00Lieuwen World PremiereJune 18, 2011 in Arlington, TXPeter Lieuwen's Overland DreamJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-28012789601324502232011-06-14T13:09:00.001-05:002011-06-14T13:09:21.838-05:00At MACSAPreparing for a recital this Friday, Thomad Steigerwald works with his teacher Kenneth ThompsonJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-29813288243684479902011-06-13T22:25:00.001-05:002011-06-13T22:25:43.681-05:00Best breakfast companyNext to a beautiful woman, this is my preferred way to wake up...John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-46872535618582633652011-06-13T11:41:00.001-05:002011-06-13T11:41:09.266-05:00Summer fashionAll dressed upJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-80110284767463380042011-06-06T11:38:00.000-05:002011-06-06T11:38:02.401-05:00Vote for BarbieNot that Barbie, Genghis Barbie in the Battle of the Boroughs!
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John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-45308979349977475042011-05-26T21:34:00.000-05:002011-05-26T21:34:15.088-05:00Domingo in SA
Placido Domingo sings June 1
I spoke with legendary tenor Placido Domingo today about singing in San Antonio.
Listen to our chat here. [mp3 file]John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-12821341147258732212011-02-24T12:45:00.001-06:002011-03-08T10:48:06.011-06:00New Release Beau Soir
Janine & John in Washington, DC
THE release for 2011 (Beau Soir will be on all of the "best of" lists I predict!) came out last Tuesday, February 22nd, with violinist Janine Jansen and pianist Itamar Golan. I had a chance to talk with Janine about Beau Soir, and her New York performances at the NY Phil & le poisson rouge...listen to our conversation here: http://www.classicallyhip.com/sounds/John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-2188960970874350562011-02-14T17:04:00.002-06:002011-02-14T17:04:58.996-06:00Wish come trueSo incredibly happy about this:
May 25 & 26, 2012
Alondra conducts Copland
8 p.m., Majestic Theatre
Classics Series
Alondra de la Parra, conductor
Mikhail Simonyan, violin
Khachaturian Concerto for Violin
Copland Symphony No. 3John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-25158793367078450562011-02-13T16:57:00.000-06:002011-02-13T16:57:50.810-06:00Classical GrammysCongrats for the winners:
Best Classical Album: Verdi Requiem
Crossover Album: Tin, Christopher: Calling All Dawns
Contemporary Composition: Michael Daugherty
Vocal Performance: Cecilia Bartoli
Small Ensemble Performance: Jordi Savall & Hesperion XXI
Chamber Music Performance: Parker Quartet
Solo Instrumental Performance: Paul Jacobs
Soloist Performance: Mitsuko Uchida
Choral Performance: ChicagoJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-15538143719857457912011-02-10T00:36:00.000-06:002011-02-10T00:36:01.932-06:00Composing Thoughts Valentine's DayHere is a special selection for Monday, February 14, 2011:
An interview and feature with composers Augusta Read Thomas and Bernard Rands
(click on the links to hear the mp3 file)
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Music and conversation with composers who are married and make/create beautiful music!
Happy Valentine's Day!John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-12585552235090905012011-02-05T11:58:00.000-06:002011-02-05T11:58:22.108-06:00When Milton Was Ninety Years Old
Milton Babbitt and John Clare
There was a time when I was interviewing two or three artists a day. Usually there was a composer involved but sometimes it was just a performer or artist for a feature. But more often than not, I would set up a morning interview, plan a meal break and do another interview in the afternoon, sometimes even another. Half the time artist interviews could be done on John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-20402525378921867152010-11-18T20:44:00.001-06:002010-11-18T21:03:46.016-06:00Giving Thanks: StuckyThis Thanksgiving, we're sharing thankful classical thoughts. I wanted to share music and composers I am thankful for:Composer Steve Stucky hails from Hutchinson, KS and grew up in Waco, TX. A violist and composer, Steve won the Pulitzer Prize in 2005. We talked soon after, although he had been on my short list of composers for Composing Thoughts. Later that year, he introduced me to a cellist John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-827764013703902742010-11-07T07:53:00.000-06:002010-11-07T07:53:51.319-06:00Simply the greatestAlondra de la Parra may be the world greatest living conductor. Leading the Dallas Symphony Orchestra last night, de la Parra was magical, musical, and is simply the greatest. The encore of Ginastera was electric - called for after the third curtain call, Alondra swayed with the DSO musicians and then led the audience in clapping and swaying as well. The entire Meyerson fell under the spell ofJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-77818445144160957702010-11-04T14:15:00.003-05:002010-11-04T14:16:05.359-05:00Happy 20th!Known for entertaining New York music lovers and passionately serving the city’s children, Manhattan New Music Project (MNMP) celebrates 20 years of innovation and excellence this month with an exciting benefit performance at Joe’s Pub. The November 30 show will pay tribute to two decades of creativity and musical distinction, during which MNMP has touched thousands of lives, earned praise from John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-29591895210897929542010-10-14T20:50:00.000-05:002010-10-14T20:50:52.569-05:00Project 440 winners announcedThe winners of Project 440 were just revealed during intermission tonight at Carnegie Hall: Alex Mincek, Clint Needham, Andrew Norman and Cynthia Lee Wong. Project 440 is an exciting new commissioning program created by Orpheus in partnership with WQXR. Beginning with the selection of 60 composer nominees in June, Project 440 has invited the community to listen to, learn about, and discuss new John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-42198773513873717702010-10-12T10:10:00.002-05:002010-10-12T10:10:55.593-05:00That brillant TEDSome observations from Julian Treasure about sound:
1.) You are a chord.
2.) One definition of health may be that that chord is in complete harmony.
3.) We see one octave; we hear ten.
4.) We adopt listening positions.
5.) Noise harms and even kills.
6.) Schizophonia is unhealthy.
7. Compressed music makes you tired.
8. Headphone abuse is creating deaf kids.
9. Natural sound and silence areJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-81500287532116374792010-10-06T11:24:00.000-05:002010-10-06T11:24:12.037-05:00440 is coming for OrpheusNext week, New York's Orpheus Chamber Orchestra will begin its 2010-2011 season. On October 14, Orpheus will deliver its New York season premiere performance, featuring the internationally-recognized piano virtuoso Garrick Ohlsson and broadcast live on WQXR. During the intermission of the Opening Night performance, the four winners of Project 440,Orpheus' innovative new commissioning contest, John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-65541079106715987702010-10-04T09:34:00.003-05:002010-10-04T09:37:43.675-05:00Happy 4thOctober 4 is World Animal Day! The holiday began in Florence, Italy in 1931 at a convention of ecologists, with the goal of highlighting the plight of endangered species. October 4 was chosen because it is the feast day of Francis of Assisi, a patron saint of animals and the environment. In 2009, over 80 countries celebrated the holiday, with a vast array of events and programs that took place John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-84054552575160918652010-10-02T10:39:00.002-05:002010-10-02T10:39:56.525-05:00SLL @ SAToday in Music History: October 21854 -- Inauguration of the Academy of Music in New York City with the operaNorma.
1935 -- Hungarian pianist Peter Frankl is born in Budapest.
1944 -- Birth of Ton (Antonius) Koopman, conductor, organist, harpsichordist and founder of the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, in Zwolle, the Netherlands.
1964 -- The Borodin Quartet makes its New York City debut at CarnegieJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-10458650630012623492010-09-10T23:47:00.000-05:002010-09-10T23:47:22.186-05:00Nine years agoI was living in Dallas, packing for Las Vegas...since then, I have lived in Pennsylvania, and now in Texas.
I have made my first visit to Europe, ultimately filming in Vienna, Copenhagen and this summer in China. I spent countless nights in New York City and visited composers like George Crumb, Peter Schickele, John Corigliano and Chris Brubeck in their studios. I was honored with a Deems John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-89921305010533799272010-09-09T20:47:00.002-05:002010-09-09T20:47:41.280-05:00Acting credits to be added to her resume!Just listened and watched this new video with Janine Jansen...moving, charming and amazing playing!
John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-55027705548911324502010-09-09T09:00:00.002-05:002010-09-09T10:54:40.621-05:00Project 440 updateThe 12 final composers from Orpheus Chamber Orchestra's Project 440 will be announced live on New York Public Radio at 10 a.m. this morning. The project, which began with 60 composer candidates and will conclude with the selection of four Orpheus commission recipients later this year, offers the public a rare glimpse into the ways new orchestral commissions come to be. Prior to this round of John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-51636079582432763382010-09-07T11:59:00.002-05:002010-09-07T11:59:51.691-05:00Better than some tenorsSome silliness via a Danish knighted violinist:
Thanks Lars!John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-54350546135708338212010-09-01T14:04:00.000-05:002010-09-01T14:04:13.637-05:00NY concert - toy pianoOn Sunday, September 12, toy pianist Phyllis Chen opens the fifth season of Barbès Classical, Concert Artists Guild’s monthly second-Sunday series at Barbes Bar & Performance Space in Park Slope, Brooklyn. This concert celebrates the release of Ms. Chen’s second CD, Mesmers, a compilation of miniature works composed by Ms. Chen for miniature pianos, various music boxes, live electronics and bowlsJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-34360889357878297822010-07-13T14:42:00.001-05:002010-07-13T14:42:56.500-05:00CMA Live Chat 7/14/10 12pm centralJoin in the discussion Wednesday July 14th, 12pm centralArtists and Social Media DiscussionJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-72507084970986235452010-07-08T15:39:00.001-05:002010-07-08T15:40:37.431-05:00Yazz FestivalWonderland of the Americas, formerly Crossroads Mall, in conjunction with the Balcones Heights Convention and Visitors Bureau and Clear Channel Radio, is hosting the 17th Annual Balcones Heights Jazz Festival at the new Wonderland of the Americas Amphitheater, located at 4522 Fredericksburg Road, 78201.The Jazz Festival will be held every Friday starting July 9th through August 6th from 7:00 p.m.John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-43247219574617289882010-07-01T07:21:00.009-05:002010-07-01T07:50:41.195-05:00GTOC: AcrobatsPretty amazing stuff from Shanghai.
Then they proceeded to really amaze!
John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-1829196697518061892010-06-29T08:54:00.002-05:002010-06-29T08:56:59.847-05:00GTOC: Back homeHappy to be back in the US. Luggage will arrive later today, whew!My general impression of China is fairly negative - it's a polluted, money grubbing communist state. There are some gorgeous scenery and nice people, but on a whole, I'll pass.More soon!John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-16130401501522215902010-06-17T09:45:00.003-05:002010-06-17T09:47:22.738-05:00GTOC: update TokyoWe are delayed in Tokyo and will head out Friday morning on our #greattourofchina. It has been very long, but grateful to be in a hotel and confirmed for the morning flight. I celebrated with a Rocky Patel cigar in the hotel bar on the top floor.John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-12761956952575495882010-06-15T09:18:00.003-05:002010-06-15T09:21:54.108-05:00GTOC: Bon voyage concertIt was a delightful sendoff for YOSA at Convenant Presbyterian Church last night. The first group heads out today and the rest of us leave tomorrow, meeting up in Beijing on Thursday night!John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-80195712440276498522010-06-12T11:30:00.003-05:002010-06-12T11:41:10.464-05:00GTOC: YOSA RehearsalThe first rehearsal for YOSA's #greattourofchina got underway this morning! They are playing some fun rep, here's Troy Peters in action with the group.The farewell concert is Monday night at Covenant Presbyterian Church and the tour goes June 16-28. Follow my travels with YOSA on the KPAC Blog here and I'll post more personal details here, ooo ohh. ;)John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-48435865879962641062010-06-11T11:37:00.002-05:002010-06-11T11:39:19.250-05:00Up on the rooftopThree friends hanging at a party downtown! Soon Dave & Steph will be at the Grand Teton Festival - while I head to China and New York this summer. We got to spend some good time last night though downtwon at Artpace!John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-18946942803301943262010-06-08T15:56:00.004-05:002010-06-08T16:06:46.603-05:00China behind the scenesHere we are in San Antonio talking about next week's concert of YOSA before we head out to China. Troy Peters is here and I'm behind the camera along with YOSA's marketing person, Nicte Hayes.John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-61785113315882836542010-06-01T14:20:00.002-05:002010-06-01T14:24:53.899-05:00RIP LeesI was really bummed to hear about the passing of Composer Benjamin Lees this last weekend. I first met Lees in 1994 in Wichita for their 50th anniversary and a celebration work he wrote for the orchestra ans Zouhuang Chen.Years later (about 10) I interviewed him for 20/20 Hearing in Las Vegas. I will post that audio soon.Then friend in a chamber ensemble brought his name up having worked with John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-7773800782232658542010-05-27T00:06:00.000-05:002010-05-27T00:06:00.129-05:00Dave's vino vlog 2More from David Mollenauer:
John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-35259165398775145552010-05-26T15:26:00.002-05:002010-05-26T15:30:14.895-05:00More vinoThe second vino vlog entry, this time by Stephanie Key!
John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-45014030250888248562010-05-24T23:21:00.002-05:002010-05-24T23:30:08.032-05:00VinoA new feature, David Mollenauer discussing wine!
From a recent Argentine dinner at the Mollenauers!John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-89045594154433570212010-05-22T13:31:00.003-05:002010-05-22T13:35:18.991-05:00More prepSo I am very excited about going to China next month. I'm covering the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio (YOSA) tour and it is a delightful 12 days. This week there is a meeting for the tour group and next month a series of rehearsals and concerts. Last fall I taped a short segment of rehearsal and since have been doing paper work, etc for it.As the final stretch gets closer, I'll do some more John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-39458859377021286902010-05-16T15:12:00.002-05:002010-05-16T15:14:40.403-05:00CT LiveJennifer Higdon was the focus of the very first Composing Thoughts LIVE. It was nice to sit down with her for a few minutes and talk with her about music, the Pulitzer Prize, eighth blackbird and so much more. (Photo by Xi Wang)Keep an eye out for our HD video on the CT website, http://composingthoughtslive.blogspot.com/John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-59195126753408744892010-05-16T15:10:00.002-05:002010-05-16T15:12:10.342-05:00Old friendsI first spoke with Jennifer Higdon while in Las Vegas working for KCNV. Later we actually met in Philadelphia when I worked at WITF. Now at KPAC, we caught up in Dallas.(photo by Xi Wang)John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-5540223307398628412010-05-16T15:08:00.004-05:002010-05-16T15:10:34.764-05:00Dallas visitI had a great time last night in Dallas, hearing a new work by Jennifer Higdon with Hilary Hahn.I had a chance to catch up with Jennifer, a dear friend: here we are at the Meyerson Symphony Hall beforehand speaking for an episode of Composing Thoughts. (picture by Xi Wang)John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-22306683449343269782010-05-13T16:37:00.001-05:002010-05-13T16:45:17.883-05:00Creme brulee anyone?A friend was impressed with my new lighter (seen left).It is a joy to light up cigars with, and I will have to now make some dessert too! :)John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-48275102455017567562010-05-13T07:33:00.004-05:002010-05-13T07:50:13.175-05:00PrepLots of things go into work, including research, communication, planning...as I prepare to document a concert or event, I make sure cameras are ready, know what the program will, etc.I'm looking forward to two big projects this summer and the prep work started last November! YOSA will tour in China next month and I will go along for Texas Public Radio and cover their journey. It's going to be John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-62525645027462020442010-05-12T20:11:00.000-05:002010-05-12T20:12:23.260-05:00May ConcertVery happy about SOLI's season finale, TEXAS. Check it out:SOLI: Winters String Quartet from John Clare on Vimeo.John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-89152513750268963532010-05-01T07:55:00.005-05:002010-05-01T08:24:20.056-05:00Beethoven Brakes and BeautyGosh, I let April slip by without an entry here - but what an April, turning 40. Although I did lots of blogging for KPAC and Composing Thoughts - check them out if you don't already!Today I rehearse Beethoven 7th & Emperor Concerto with Mid Texas Symphony (I play 2nd violin) and then play a concert with UIW Orchestra (where I play very HIGH 1st violin) - Barber, Poulenc & Copland, a very nice John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-64913137857942513172010-03-31T17:11:00.004-05:002010-03-31T17:20:12.462-05:00Behind the Scenes: WBIMF 3A look at this year's West Branch International Music Festival with founder and artistic director Odin Rathnam. Filmed at the Phoenix Hotel in Copenhagen, using pictures from the Royal Danish Opera House rehearsal, and from the West Branch 2009 Music Festival.WBIMF: Odin Rathnam from John Clare on Vimeo.Learn more at http://www.westbranchfestival.org/John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-84696772697863621252010-03-26T09:52:00.002-05:002010-03-26T09:56:04.621-05:00Behind the Scenes: WBIMF 2Coming up this July, the chamber music scene and orchestral world expands in New York with the West Branch International Music Festival. From July 18 to August 1, students and concertgoers will enjoy music with some of the world's greatest musicians including Lars Bjornkjaer, Sara Sant'Ambrosio, Odin Rathnam and Arianna Zukerman!One of the faculty for West Branch International Music Festival is John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-76890199891810434382010-03-25T08:03:00.003-05:002010-03-25T08:12:58.025-05:00Behind the Scenes: WBIMFComing up this July, the chamber music scene and orchestral world expands in New York with the West Branch International Music Festival. From July 18 to August 1, students and concertgoers will enjoy music with some of the world's greatest musicians including Anker Buch, Wendy Warner, Odin Rathnam and Anthony McGill!One of the faculty for West Branch International Music Festival is Sir Lars John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-67395505431622928032010-03-23T22:52:00.008-05:002010-03-24T00:00:21.328-05:00Real danish pastryA short tour in Copenhagen
John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-51167716749941761152010-03-19T05:19:00.002-05:002010-03-19T05:25:23.773-05:00TravelWell, it was a pretty easy trip to Copenhagen. My flight to Atlanta was uneventful and filled with the gorgeous, yet obnoxious LaCrosse team from Bowdoin. While waiting to board, they did a roll call, which while cute, made me be quite glad I brought several pairs of earplugs.The next, longer leg was fine, I had the center row (three seats!) to myself. They had three great movies which I John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-76169125423464083932010-02-22T15:04:00.000-06:002010-02-22T15:05:23.949-06:00Joyce @ the MetDon't miss the YANKEE DIVA herself!Rossini’s "Le Comte Ory" will have its Met premiere on March 24, 2011. The production will star Juan Diego Flórez in the title role, Diana Damrau as Countess Adèle and Joyce DiDonato as Isolier. The production will be broadcast to cinemas on April 9, 2011.John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-4415936514819488882010-02-22T14:56:00.001-06:002010-02-22T14:58:00.257-06:00JC as emceeI'm hanging with CCSA this Saturday in San Antonio - to benefit the Children's Chorus. Come out to Radius!Here's why: http://www.classicallyhip.com/sounds/CCSA2272010.mp3I'll see you there!John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-11156573173365668722010-02-19T16:46:00.001-06:002010-02-19T16:47:08.439-06:00Creative SACongrats!San Antonio-based Creative Civilization, known for its high-profile and award-winning work, is enjoying a week filled with numerous accolades for its creative and public relations campaigns, including 12 ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) and two statewide awards from the Texas Public Relations Association (TPRA).Creative Civilization will accept 12 ADDY Awards atJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-79676644419678121422010-02-19T08:14:00.001-06:002010-02-19T08:15:51.269-06:00Happy 125KEITH LOCKHART AND BOSTON POPS CELEBRATE ORCHESTRA'S 125TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON, MAY 4 - JUNE 20, 2010Today, Friday, February 19, Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops announce details of the orchestra’s 125th anniversary season, May 4-June 20, 2010, outlining programs that celebrate the orchestra’s rich tradition of performing the great music of this country’s past and present, for which the Boston John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-56302317967305298042010-02-16T13:31:00.002-06:002010-02-16T13:34:48.891-06:00Spend your summerI hope you will consider coming and seeing a concert or two at the West Branch Music Festival this July!If you are a musician, I would also ask that you take a look at the roster and recommend your students to apply for some amazing training with some of the world's great music makers! Check it out for yourself!John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-67770550077801534782010-02-16T13:30:00.000-06:002010-02-16T13:31:20.720-06:00Wishing them wellHere's to the SA Symphony and Sebastian Lang-Lessing on four good years together.John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-86053171648156427452010-02-08T11:29:00.002-06:002010-02-08T11:32:02.559-06:00Sunny SATake a look at the blue sky! I enjoy showing off where I live, and San Antonio is one of the most popular places I have lived, judging how many friends have come to visit!John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-25260245575699902062010-01-25T15:11:00.002-06:002010-01-25T15:12:59.744-06:00MondayRehearsal was great this morning, piano had arrived before we did, and the coffee place next to the gallery is just amazing.At lunch, we were talking about movies, etc and our waiter joined in, knowing the movie Stepbrothers. It was hilarious.Delighted about the press SOLI is getting, and excited about the concerts coming up. Watch for video soon!John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-67828567471774699872010-01-21T19:08:00.004-06:002010-01-21T19:16:01.506-06:00Show of showsI'm particularly happy with today's show on KPAC called Classical Spotlight, take a listen if you like! Featured are Aaron Jay Kernis, Star Wars and More, plus interviews on baroque music, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet.MP3 fileJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-67878388139767500352010-01-13T14:24:00.002-06:002010-01-13T14:28:43.476-06:00InterviewI had a lovely chat with one of the great pianists of our day, Imogen Cooper. She has just released volume 2 of live performances of Schubert piano works, and later this year volume 3 will come out.She took some time to talk about the project and Schubert.MP3 FileThis will be produced for TPR, but I wanted to share her brilliant manner with you unedited and raw. I came away energized and John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-89224202246605269722010-01-10T11:09:00.002-06:002010-01-10T11:12:47.405-06:00Voices of ChangeI caught Soundings Margaret Brouwer yesterday in Dallas. It was delightful, a wine tasting paired with a solo flute piece. Voices of Change perform tonight - catch it if you can!(left is Brouwer, on the right is composer Xi Wang)John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-17740849955783782012010-01-06T12:43:00.001-06:002010-01-06T12:45:01.150-06:00NY ConcertsYou might be interested in these if you're in NYC or going to be visiting!January 17th, 3pm $40 ($35 senior, $20 student)Bargemusic2 Cadman Plaza West At the Fulton Ferry LandingBrooklyn, NY 11201(718) 624-2083Bach and Enescu Program:Selections from the Art of Fugue J. S. BachSarabande for solo violin EnescuAirs in Romanian Folk Style EnescuSonata No. 3 "Dans le caractere populaire roumain" John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-10586236099054117752010-01-03T09:40:00.002-06:002010-01-03T09:42:24.413-06:00Watch forA few things to keep an eye out this month:1) Camerata San Antonio's American Rhythms - 1/10 @ Travis Park United Methodist Church2) Hilary Hahn's Bach violin and voice cd3) SOLI Chamber Ensemble's American Residency 1/25 & 26 @ Gallery Nord & Trinity University4) Cypress String Quartet's new cd of Elen Ruehr quartetsJohn Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-50207316170248274562009-12-29T18:10:00.000-06:002009-12-29T15:15:27.745-06:00A very good yearEnjoy this look at 2009 through the eyes of John Clare, family & friends.Here's to a great 2010!John Clare's 2009 from John Clare on Vimeo.John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9265533.post-2646866707051167702009-12-29T16:14:00.000-06:002009-12-28T16:24:30.242-06:00Rate decrease?So I love looking at trends, etc...have you seen the numbers for this blog?► 2009 (61)► 2008 (213)► 2007 (321)► 2006 (308)► 2005 (140)► 2004 (12)I was doing really good there in 2007 wasn't I?Of course, these days I tweet for work, as well as blog, here are a few of those numbers:► 2009 (284)► 2008 (160)1,972 tweets and 530 followersIt really is a matter of time...I take care of my folks,John Nasukaluk Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04338875500647394264noreply@blogger.com0