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Jennifer Higdon: Concerto for Orchestra; City Scape.(Sound Recording Review)
Jennifer Higdon: Concerto for Orchestra; City Scape Atlanta Symphony Orchestra/Robert Spano (Telarc CD-80620)
Telarc featured a Higdon work, Blue Cathedral, on an impressive disc last year that featured a mix of composers old and new; this new release is an all-Higdon program featuring two substantial works, and it certainly marks Jennifer Higdon as a composer to be reckoned with.
Her Concerto for Orchestra is in five movements, and yes, the orchestra does get a bit of a workout, with various sections being featured at various junctures. One thing I noticed was that the woodwinds are given plenty to do, but then again, so are the brass, and the strings, and the percussion. The end result is an energetic piece that is enjoyable to listen to. Higdon's music seems to have great charm, and it reflects joy in music-making, particularly in this piece, which I am confident the Atlanta musicians really enjoyed playing.
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- Magazine article from: WWD December 13, 2005 700+ words
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- Convention centre adds new shape to city scape
- Newspaper article from: The Press September 6, 1996 700+ words
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- Playing catch-up.(Entertainment)(Jennifer Higdon came to classical music only...
- Newspaper article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) January 11, 2004 700+ words
Byline: Fred Crafts The Register-Guard Don't look now, but Jennifer Higdon's roots are showing. "I have a need for clear and concise rhythms," the American classical composer says by phone from her...
- ... Then just buy it.(Forum)(Letter to the Editor)
- Magazine article from: Sensible Sound Byrem, Emmett September 1, 2004 700+ words
...local retailer received a world premiere of Jennifer Higdon's Concerto for Orchestra and City Scape (Telarc SACD 60620). At a cost of...enthusiastic review of Concerto for Orchestra/City Scape appeared in issue 100; I am glad to see...
- Women planning biannual indoor yard sale.
- Newspaper article from: Messenger-Inquirer (Owensboro, KY) July 16, 2006 700+ words
...Byline: Keith Lawrence Jul. 16--Jennifer Higdon and Stephanie Higdon are sisters...They have so much fun shopping, Jennifer Higdon said, that they decided to create...comparable to yard sales, they add. Jennifer Higdon, who teaches at Apollo High School...
- Sweet Buy and Buy: Consignment sale aids Boys & Girls Club.
- Newspaper article from: Messenger-Inquirer (Owensboro, KY) August 6, 2006 700+ words
...Byline: Keith Lawrence Aug. 6--Jennifer Higdon and Stephanie Higdon knew when they...waiting for the doors to open," Jennifer Higdon said of the indoor yard sale she and...the children and the consignors," Jennifer Higdon said. "They got in free." Stephanie...
- USA. New York City. 1979. Lower Manhattan from the S.I. Ferry. (NYC49055)
- Picture from: Magnum Photos Danny Lyon January 1, 1979 700+ words
...housing landscape skyline city scenery landscape city view city scape landescape landskape lanscape water lake sea river etc physical...town planning housing landscape scenery landscape city view city scape landescape landskape lanscape framing dominant dominant photographic...
- GB. London. Gee St. Max NAYLOR MARLOW cleaning the windows. 1996. (LON70402)
- Picture from: Magnum Photos Peter Marlow January 1, 1996 700+ words
...housing landscape skyline city scenery landscape city view city scape landescape landskape kid children boy 3 to 13 years people...town planning housing landscape scenery landscape city view city scape landescape landskape caucasian race white european people...
Source: HighBeam Research, Jennifer Higdon: Concerto for Orchestra; City Scape.(Sound Recording...