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- Musikpreis Salzburg 2009 awarded to Klaus Huber
(11 August 2008)The international composition prize “Musikpreis Salzburg” of the Austrian province (Land) Salzburg for 2009 has been rewarded to Swiss composer Klaus Huber.
Since the early 1970's Huber is seen as an expressive musician, who has a message to tell through his compositions: his believing in the possibility of a better world.
The prize, worth €80000 (appr. $120000), will be handed to the composer on 29 March 2009 in the big hall of the Salzburg Mozarteum, as part of the Salzburg Bienale. The ceremony will be followed by a concert.
[Source: www.salzburg.gv.at]
[→ Go to Klaus Huber’s page] - Wagstaff's Piano Quintet released on CD
(6 August 2008)A recording of Scottish composer Julian Wagstaff's Piano Quintet has been released on a new album by the Edinburgh Quartet. Entitled 'Frontiers and Bridges', the CD features three new chamber works by living composers from Thailand, China and Scotland.
The recordings were produced by Calum Malcolm. Julian Wagstaff said: "I am delighted that this wonderful performance of my Piano Quintet is finally available commercially on such an atractive, high quality CD".
MP3 excerpts and on-line ordering is available at www.frontiersandbridges.com. The album can also be purchased from amazon.co.uk or from i-tunes. Just search for "Frontiers and Bridges".
[→ Go to Julian Wagstaff’s page] - Statue unveiled to honour Séan Ó Riada
(4 August 2008)On 3 August a statue of Irish composer Séan Ó Riada was unveiled. This took place in Cúil Aodha, in the Cork Gaeltacht (Ireland). The unveiling was followed by a performance by the surviving members of Ceoltóirí Cualann, a group in which he also participated.
The ceremony was held in the presence of the composer's daughter Rachel Ni Riada, as well as other relatives. The daughter explained: "We really appreciate it. The organising committee approached us a few months ago and it took off very quickly. We are thrilled."
Ó Riada statue is a creation of sculptor Mike Kenny from Castleisland, Co Kerry.
[Source: www.irishtimes.com]
[→ Go to Séan Ó Riada|John Reidy’s page] - Norman Dello Joio dies at 95
(29 July 2008)American composer Norman Dello Joio, descendant of Italian church organists, died in his house in East Hampton, N.Y, last Thursday. He was 95 years old.
He achieved wide popularity in the mid-20th century, mainly composing tonal, lyrical works, in many different genres.
[Source: www.allaboutjazz.com]
[→ Go to Norman Dello Joio’s page]