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Hannemann’s Music Corner: A Powerful Question of Discovery

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Hannemann’s Music Corner
A Powerful Question of Discovery
Column by RICHARD HANNEMAN

There are certain phrases which, in any language, seem to carry an abundance of power. They are the kinds of phrases which encourage, which heal, which galvanize. Yet, oddly enough they are rarely found in what is considered great oratory. One such is a question.

What is the most powerful question one could ask? Some would say it is “why” as in, “why am I here?” or “why is the world the way it is?” A great deal of great philosophic thought starts with “why?” Read More

Canadian Brass Co-founder Serenades Local Rotarian

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In a light moment, Rotarian Linda Anderson is serenaded Sunday by Charles ‘Chuck’ Daellenbach, co-founder of the Canadian Brass, during the quintet’s performance to a full house at Smith Auditorium. The exceptional program was hosted by the Los Alamos Concert Association. More than 30 Rotarians joined the appreciative audience in support of LACA’s musical contributions to the community. Courtesy photo Read More

Choose Ending for ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’

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Warren Houghteling as John Jasper and Christina Martos as Rosa Bud in ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood.’ Photo by Patrick M. Kelly
 
Durdles, Deputy, and Chairman singing ‘Off to the Races!’ (Patrick Webb, Nora Cullinan, John Cullinan in ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood.’) Photo by Patrick M. Kelly
 
LALO News:

Audiences for the Los Alamos Light Opera production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood have a most important role: they get to vote on how the show will end!

Loosely based on an unfinished mystery by Charles Dickens, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, a musical Read More

Crowd Turns Out for Opera on the Rocks

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Park Superintendent Jason Lott introduces Opera on the Rocks this evening in Bandelier. Bandelier National Monument and the Los Alamos Guild of the Santa Fe Opera presented Amahl and the Night Visitors by Giancarlo Menotti, an Opera Alta production. Photo by Katy Korkos

Los Alamos High School Honor Choir Bel Canto takes the stage. Photo by Katy Korkos

Crowd gathers for Opera on the Rocks at Bandelier. Photo by Katy Korkos

Rotary Stars set up their cheese platters at this evening’s event. Photo by Katy Korkos



The weather cleared up just in time for people to get on the shuttles at the White 
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Hannemann’s Music Corner: Puzzler


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Hannemann’s Music Corner: Puzzler




Column by RICHARD HANNEMAN


Just for fun, translate the following musical terms into a phrase from a TV show. 


Each term listed is a portion of the entire phrase:


– Presto


– fortissimo


– octava


– sforzando


– trill on a note above the staff


– a5 or a” (the a note above the staff), and, as a hint, below it write p<f>p


– J. W. L. W. (proper name initials).


When you think you’ve solved this, send your answer to the Los Alamos Daily Post at bjgordon@ladailypost.com.


This is the kind of thing that comes Read More 
Los Alamos Choral Society Begins Rehearsals for Winter Concert


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LACS News:


The Los Alamos Choral Society is beginning rehearsals for its winter concert, which will be a collaboration with the Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra.


The concert will present W.A. Mozart’s “Requiem” and Morten Lauridsen’s “Lux Aeterna.”  


Rehearsals are 7 p.m. Tuesday evenings at the United Church of Los Alamos. All interested singers are invited to participate.


The Choral Society is directed by Dr. Mary Badarak. Read More 
Jonathan Dowell Shines at National Mountain Dulcimer Championship


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Jonathan Dowell


Staff Report


Held annually each year on the third weekend in September, the Walnut Valley Festival is the home of the National Mountain Dulcimer Championship.


Jonathan Dowell of Los Alamos placed third in the contest. He received a 4FGCS Mountain dulcimer as his prize.


In addition to being an award winning mountain dulcimer player, Dowell is a physicist at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Read More 
The Canadian Brass Open Concert Association Season


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The Canadian Brass. Courtesy photo


LACA News:


The Los Alamos Concert Association kicks off its 2013-2014 season with a concert featuring The Canadian Brass.


“These are the men who put brass music on the map: with their unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity and humor, they brighten the rosters of concert halls, international festivals and orchestra series throughout the world. Their numerous recordings, frequent television appearances and tireless efforts in the realm of music education have resulted in vast new audiences for the art of the Canadian Brass,” a reviewer for the Washington Read More 
Brave New Brass Opens Brown Bag Concert Series


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Brave New Brass from left, Deniece Krozekwa, tuba; Dave Korzekwa, trumpet; Elizabeth Hunke, French horn; Mandy Marksteiner, trumpet; and Bruce Warren, trombone. Courtesy photo


LAAC News:


Join the Los Alamos Arts Council in opening the new season of its Brown Bag Performance Series at noon Wednesday, Oct. 2. 


The LAAC’s Brown Bag concerts showcase local preforming artists and are free and open to the public Performances are generally the first Wednesday of the month at noon in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.


Brave New Brass is a brass ensemble recently formed in Los Alamos, based on  Read More 


		

					

						

					

			

						

				

					

			
						
		

				

				

				

				

					

							
					
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