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Acclaimed pianist Simone Dinnerstein will be performing two concerts in our region over the next two weekends. This Saturday, August 26, Dinnerstein will be the featured soloist at Maverick Concerts' Annual Chamber Orchestra Concert in Woodstock, New York with the Caroga Arts Ensemble and conductor Alexander Platt and on September 2, she'll perform the Harold Lewin Memorial Concert at The New Marlborough Meeting House in New Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein's latest recording from the Orange Mountain Music label is called Circles, and features the Boston-based, Grammy-nominated chamber orchestra A Far Cry. It also features two piano treasures, one old and one new: J.S. Bach's Keyboard Concerto No. 7 in G Minor, BWV 1058, and a brand new concerto by Philip Glass (Piano Concerto No. 3), written especially for her. Simone joins WGTE's Brad Cresswell for a discussion about her new album and to preview some of the music on the disc. (photo by Lisa Marie Mazzucco)
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein first came to prominence in 2007, when she self-produced a landmark recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. Now she joins us to talk about her latest album A Character of Quiet, which pairs etudes by Philip Glass with the final piano sonata of Franz Schubert. Born of the pandemic, A Character of Quiet (recorded at Simone's home in Brooklyn) explores the nature of solitude – and reflects on the struggle between hope and hopelessness felt by so many people, especially in the age of Covid-19. www.simonedinnerstein.com
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein joins us for a chat about her latest album, entitled Undersong. Beautiful, stately performances of works by Philip Glass, Robert Schumann, François Couperin and Erik Satie populate this disc, and those pieces share a common element: the refrain. Another theme which runs throughout is the global pandemic - this is the third album Simone has recorded at home in Brooklyn while waiting out Covid-19, and each of these works is a reflection on her quarantine experience.
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein chose the title "Undersong," an archaic term meaning "refrain", which can be found both in the individual pieces (Schumann's Arabesque, and Kreisleriana; Couperin's Les Barricade Mysterieuses), and throughout the entire album. "All of the music on this album consists of musical forms that have a refrain. Glass, Schumann, Couperin and Satie constantly revisit the same material in these pieces, worrying at it, shifting it to different harmonies and into different rhythmic shapes. Working with this music in the fall of 2020 was a constant reminder that in my afternoon walk in Green-wood Cemetery, I was quite literally treading a familiar path every day, a path that nonetheless had changed almost imperceptibly every time I left the house." - Dinnerstein
Simone Dinnerstein — Undersong (Orange Mountain Music) Jump to giveaway form New Classical Tracks - Simone Dinnerstein by “It was a very funny afternoon because I was lying on my bed with my dog, Daisy, watching it on my phone,” pianist Simone Dinnerstein said about learning her recording American Mosaic received a recent Grammy Nomination for ‘Best Classical Instrumental Solo recording.' “When they announced my name, I couldn't believe it. I almost fell off the bed. It was a hysterical moment”. American Mosaic was one of two recordings Dinnerstein released last year. Now she's releasing her third album composed during the pandemic, the final in an inspired trilogy of recordings titled Undersong. “Undersong is a beautiful word that I discovered. I was looking around for words that would speak to the idea of a refrain, because every piece of music on this album has a refrain,” said Dinnerstein. “The has an almost rondeau form to it with its returning theme. “I also thought that under song has also been used as the underlying thread that holds together our world. I think that's why composers and people are drawn to refrains. It connects us to something quite deep. We like to return. We like to go home. We like to revisit things and this music is doing that.” Can you talk more about the overall cohesion of the album? “I think a lot about how pieces of music from different time periods can speak to each other, and this particular program is one that I conceived a few years ago. I was touring it before the pandemic started. It has Couperin, Schumann, Glass and Satie on it. “One part that I find particularly striking is I have performed Schumann's ‘Arabesque' and then I go into Philip Glass's ‘Mad Rush.' In this ‘Arabesque',' that final epilogue is like Schuman stepping out of time and writing something that we could hear composed today. The way it flows into ‘Mad Rush' feels like it could have been the same person who composed both of those pieces.” What is the importance of François Couperin's tracks on the album? “‘Les Barricades Mysterieuses,' is a piece that I first discovered in a film that I really love called The Tree of Life. That film is all about family. The music is used loosely as a theme throughout the film and I associated that piece with family. “The under song for me is my connection with my family, husband, son, parents and my roots here.” To hear the rest of my conversation, click on the extended interview above, or download the extended podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch now More on Simone Dinnerstein Performance Today An American Mosaic New Classical Tracks Simone Dinnerstein makes the most out of lockdown Giveaway Giveaway You must be 13 or older to submit any information to American Public Media/Minnesota Public Radio. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about things like our programs, products and services. See Terms of Use and Privacy. This giveaway is subject to the Official Giveaway Rules. Resources Simone Dinnerstein — Undersong (Simone's Website) Simone Dinnerstein — Undersong (Amazon Music) Simone Dinnerstein (official site)
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein joins us for a chat about her latest album, entitled Undersong. Beautiful, stately performances of works by Philip Glass, Robert Schumann, François Couperin and Erik Satie populate this disc, and those pieces share a common element: the refrain. Another theme which runs throughout is the global pandemic - this is the third album Simone has recorded at home in Brooklyn while waiting out Covid-19, and each of these works is a reflection on her quarantine experience.
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein joins us for a chat about her latest album, entitled Undersong. Beautiful, stately performances of works by Philip Glass, Robert Schumann, François Couperin and Erik Satie populate this disc, and those pieces share a common element: the refrain. Another theme which runs throughout is the global pandemic - this is the third album Simone has recorded at home in Brooklyn while waiting out Covid-19, and each of these works is a reflection on her quarantine experience.
Which classical pieces go with big things that happen in your life such as moving or living with quarantines? Join host Liz Lyon and producer Melanie Renate and listen to music that deals with change. Episode 54 playlist Claude Debussy: Arabesque No. 1 — Debussy moved when he was a child to live with his aunt, who discovered his musical talent. This is one of his popular pieces. Debussy - Arabesque No. 1 by Ludwig Van Beethoven: Ode to Joy — Beethoven experienced change when he lost his hearing, but that didn't stop him from creating great music like this well-known selection from his Symphony No. 9. Ludwig Van Beethoven: "Ode to Joy" from Symphony No. 9 by MPR Philip Glass: Etude No. 6 — Pianist Simone Dinnerstein had to cope with change during quarantine and found a new way to record music, including this performance. Philip Glass - Etude No. 6 by YourClassical Adventures is available in your favorite podcast portal. Explore more from YourClassical Adventures! What are you curious about? Tell us what you think You must be 13 or older to submit any information to American Public Media/Minnesota Public Radio. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about things like our programs, products and services. See Terms of Use and Privacy.
Musician and journalist Jeff Slate has written about, and for, Bob Dylan, and has recently released an album with one disc of Dylan covers. We discuss Dylan at 80, and choose our top five Dylan albums. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! Support The Next Track (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). Guest: Jeff Slate (https://jeffslatehq.com) Lockdown Live (https://jeffslatehq.com/store#) Show notes: Episode #131 - Jeff Slate on Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks (https://www.thenexttrack.com/134) Bob Dylan discography (http://www.bobdylan.com/albums/) Bob Dylan Center, Tulsa, OK. (https://www.bobdylancenter.com) Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (https://amzn.to/32UAxin) Episode #194 - Pianist Simone Dinnerstein (https://www.thenexttrack.com/197) Episode #187 - Live Performances during Covid-19, and After (https://www.thenexttrack.com/190) Episode #195 - Timo Andres: Making Home Videos and the Creative Process (https://www.thenexttrack.com/198) Our next tracks: Miles Davis: Get Up with It (https://amzn.to/2Ptsmq7) Leonid & Friends: "25 or 6 to 4" (https://youtu.be/9_torOTK5qc) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. Special Guest: Jeff Slate.
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein used the lockdown to record an album of music by Philip Glass and Franz Schubert. We discuss how she built her career, how she recorded this album, and talk about Schubert's wonderful last piano sonata. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! Support The Next Track (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). Guest: Simone Dinnerstein (https://www.simonedinnerstein.com) Show notes: A Character of Quiet (https://www.simonedinnerstein.com/a-character-of-quiet) Paapa Essiedu in Hamlet at the Royal Shakespeare Company (https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/mar/23/hamlet-review-paapa-essiedu-rsc-tragedy) Photo of Simone Dinnerstein playing for Philip Glass (https://www.instagram.com/p/CEUPWsKAZ0h) Circles: Glass Piano Concerto No. 3, and Bach Keyboard Concerto in G Minor (https://www.simonedinnerstein.com/circles) Our next tracks: Philip Glass: Einstein on the Beach (1984) (https://music.apple.com/us/album/philip-glass-einstein-on-the-beach-feat-robert-wilson/559017137) Led Zeppelin: Physical Grafitti (Deluxe Edition) (https://amzn.to/2SQ3fMk) If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein first came to prominence in 2007, when she self-produced a landmark recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. Now she joins us to talk about her latest album A Character of Quiet, which pairs etudes by Philip Glass with the final piano sonata of Franz Schubert. Born of the pandemic, A Character of Quiet (recorded at Simone's home in Brooklyn) explores the nature of solitude – and reflects on the struggle between hope and hopelessness felt by so many people, especially in the age of Covid-19. www.simonedinnerstein.com
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein first came to prominence in 2007, when she self-produced a landmark recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. Now she joins us to talk about her latest album A Character of Quiet, which pairs etudes by Philip Glass with the final piano sonata of Franz Schubert. Born of the pandemic, A Character of Quiet (recorded at Simone's home in Brooklyn) explores the nature of solitude – and reflects on the struggle between hope and hopelessness felt by so many people, especially in the age of Covid-19. www.simonedinnerstein.com
Guest host, pianist Simone Dinnerstein performs the break piece from the show she hosted in San Marcos, Texas: Les Barricades Mysterieuses by Francois Couperin
Guest host, pianist Simone Dinnerstein performs the break piece from the show she hosted in San Marcos, Texas: Les Barricades Mysterieuses by Francois Couperin
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein's latest recording from the Orange Mountain Music label is called Circles, and features the Boston-based, Grammy-nominated chamber orchestra A Far Cry. It also features two piano treasures, one old and one new: J.S. Bach's Keyboard Concerto No. 7 in G Minor, BWV 1058, and a brand new concerto by Philip Glass (Piano Concerto No. 3), written especially for her. Simone joins WGTE's Brad Cresswell for a discussion about her new album and to preview some of the music on the disc. (photo by Lisa Marie Mazzucco)
Simone Dinnerstein just came out with a new album called Mozart in Havana. While we weren’t able to sync up our interview schedules this time around, we had to at least give her a shout out with this rerun because she is awesome. She may be coming to a city near you! ———————————————————- Pianist Simone Dinnerstein talks all about her educational initiative, Bachpacking, and her community initiative, Neighborhood Classics, Bach Inventions, and how Led Zeppelin is more like Bach than Jay Z. Music in this episode: Bach Inventions, played live by Simone Dinnerstein, and from her new album, J.S. Bach: Inventions & Sinfonias “Suit and Tie“, from the 20/20 Experience by Justin Timberlake, feat. Jay Z “Misty Mountain Hop“, from untitled album by Led Zeppelin Audio production by Todd “Toddsy Turvy” Hulslander with yips of joy from Dacia Clay.
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein describes the impact of Bach's Inventions and Sinfonias on her life and career, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Mark Volpe and Tony Fogg describe an expansion of Tanglewood's facilities and programming, as well as details about the BSO - Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra Alliance.
“Indie-Classical”, “Alt Classical”, “Nonclassical”… whatever you want to call it, George Gershwin may have been one of the first people to do it. Pianist Simone Dinnerstein explains Gershwin’s sound, its French influences, and what makes it uniquely classical. Pianist Simone Dinnerstein. Photo by Lisa-Marie Mazzucco. Courtesy of Ms. Dinnerstein’s website. Audio production by Todd “Teeny” Hulslander with editing by Mark DiClaudio, and one giant leap by Dacia Clay. Music in this episode: “Rhapsody in Blue” by George Gershwin, from Simone Dinnerstein’s new album, Broadway-Lafayette. “An American in Paris” by George Gershwin. For more about Simone Dinnerstein: www.simonedinnerstein.com
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein talks all about her educational initiative, Bachpacking, and her community initiative, Neighborhood Classics, Bach Inventions, and how Led Zeppelin is more like Bach than Jay Z. Audio production by Todd “Toddsy Turvy” Hulslander with yips of joy from Dacia Clay. Music in this episode: – Bach Inventions, played live by Simone Dinnerstein, and from her new album, J.S. Bach: Inventions & Sinfonias – “Suit and Tie“, from the 20/20 Experience by Justin Timberlake, feat. Jay Z – “Misty Mountain Hop“, from untitled album by Led Zeppelin
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein made a big splash in 2007 with her recording of Johann Sebastian Bach's Goldberg Variations. Jan. 2011 brings her first recording for the Sony label, BACH: A Strange Beauty. The all-Bach recording includes the English Suite #3, transcriptions of three Chorale Preludes, and Keyboard Concertos #1 and #5. Once again, she demonstrates her artistry and her sensitivity to Bach's musical line and harmonic genius. Dinnerstein invited Suzanne Bona for a conversation in her parents' Brooklyn home, where she talked about her passion for Bach's music, her newest recording and her upcoming projects.