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Written by David Lang
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Sunday, 03 January 2010 |
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Listening to Anne-Marie Mousley talk about what she loves is like being swept up in an exhilarating story, such is her enthusiasm. When asked what draws her to music, she talks passionately of the stories that music itself can tell. “I love its ability to transcend time and bring the world of the composer back to life,” she says. But while music can be enjoyed simply as it stands, Annie (as she prefers to be known) believes that words are vital in communicating and sharing with others how it actually makes us feel, and what it means to us. |
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Written by Claire Tomlin
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Sunday, 03 January 2010 |
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2010 Words About Music participant Hugh Davidson admits that this cliché sounds a bit pretentious, but for him, a career in music is the only option. |
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Written by Hugh Davidson
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Sunday, 03 January 2010 |
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Seven weeks apart, and Claire and her clarinet are starting to have second thoughts. “I’m beginning to get withdrawal symptoms," Claire explains, “I’m remembering what I love most about it." |
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Written by Ronald Gaynor
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Saturday, 02 January 2010 |
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When asked where she sees herself in twenty years, Jessica Williams promptly replies, “published”. For her it could be anything from a novel, program notes or even articles regarding the environment – of which she speaks passionately. Her diverse interests are similarly reflected in her eclectic listening habits, spanning from baroque to rock and most things in between. However, of all her loved composers, Jessica says that the dramatic and moving music of Beethoven - the product of the tortured romantic artist - has the most impact on her. |
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Written by Anne-Marie Mousley
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Sunday, 03 January 2010 |
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This is not the first time David Lang has come to National Music Camp, having participated last year as a composer. As soon as David began playing the piano and trumpet he discovered his desire to write music. “I straight away began composing duets to play with my dad, who took up trumpet to join in with me for a few years.” |
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Written by Jessica Williams
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Sunday, 03 January 2010 |
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Ronald describes to me the qualities of the viola – an instrument that often stands alone, carrying an independent (and essential) line in the music, and one that is inevitably noticed when it emerges from the orchestral texture. “It’s not often in the spotlight, but what it has to say can be imperative. It shoulders a lot of responsibility in the context of an ensemble,” he assures me. If the viola were a person it would be individual, alternative, even eccentric. This is the instrument Ronald has decided best represents his personality. |
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