"BATAVIA -- Almost two years ago, an audience of 300 or so people listened as the Genesee Symphony Orchestra introduced a musical piece inspired by a 12th century female Crusader.
It began with violinists plucking the strings of their finely-tuned instruments with their fingers. Villagers sang. Then, came eerie notes from a lone uilleann pipes player.
For 270-seconds the drama built.
And as quickly it started it was over.
That changes in March when the Genesee Chorale and the Chorale Orchestra perform the full 45-minute 'Aelinor' oratorio. Ric Jones will conduct the concert."
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Cobourg man offers unique sound
"COBOURG -- Imagine the marriage between a bagpipe and an organ.
The resulting instrument would be the Irish bagpipes or uilleann, according to Steafan Hannigan, who will be featured in an upcoming concert, The Pipes are Calling, with the Northumberland Orchestra and Choir on Saturday, Jan. 29. Mr. Hannigan describes the sound as unique.
'It sounds like what would happen if you left a set of highland bagpipes and an organ together overnight and the offspring of that love,' said Mr. Hannigan.
The difference between the bagpipes and the uilleann is simple, he said. 'There is a one-word answer -- evolution.'
The uilleann pipes have bellows so performers can sing and play at the same time, he said. The instrument also has regulators, which are basically keys to play cords."
The resulting instrument would be the Irish bagpipes or uilleann, according to Steafan Hannigan, who will be featured in an upcoming concert, The Pipes are Calling, with the Northumberland Orchestra and Choir on Saturday, Jan. 29. Mr. Hannigan describes the sound as unique.
'It sounds like what would happen if you left a set of highland bagpipes and an organ together overnight and the offspring of that love,' said Mr. Hannigan.
The difference between the bagpipes and the uilleann is simple, he said. 'There is a one-word answer -- evolution.'
The uilleann pipes have bellows so performers can sing and play at the same time, he said. The instrument also has regulators, which are basically keys to play cords."
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Fallen Angel Theatre Co. to honor Paddy Moloney
"Fallen Angel Theatre Company will honor legendary Irish musician Paddy Moloney by presenting him with the Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement in Music at its Gala Benefit on January 27th at the National Arts Club.
Moloney, founder and leader of six-time Grammy award winners The Chieftains has been an Irish cultural ambassador for almost 50 years. He is known the world over not only for his innovative and ground-breaking work in traditional Irish music but also as a pioneering force behind the exploration of Celtic culture and its global history."
Moloney, founder and leader of six-time Grammy award winners The Chieftains has been an Irish cultural ambassador for almost 50 years. He is known the world over not only for his innovative and ground-breaking work in traditional Irish music but also as a pioneering force behind the exploration of Celtic culture and its global history."
Sunday, January 16, 2011
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