Monthly Archives: August 2010

MIT’s Lipchitz Courtyard – Then and Now

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Michael

MIT’s Lipchitz Courtyard in Building 14 had some work done on it recently with replantings and new patio umbrellas. At least for one spring weekend in 1987, it became a theatrical venue when MIT students put on a production of Hair. Continue reading →

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Dolet 5.4 for Sibelius and Dolet 5.5 for Finale Released

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Michael

Recordare has released maintenance updates for both the Dolet 5 for Sibelius and Dolet 5 for Finale plug-ins. Version 5.4 of the Dolet 5 for Sibelius plug-in improves how beaming is exported to MusicXML files. Continue reading →

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Cabrillo 2010 Wrapup

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Michael

The 2010 edition of the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music is wrapping up tonight. Led by the brilliant music director Marin Alsop, this is always a highlight of the Northern Californian summer. This year proved no exception. Continue reading →

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The Amazing Sasha Cooke

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Michael

I was thinking the Barber and Bolcom were pretty sure to be outstanding, but I was skeptical about the spirituals. Those were what opened her part of the program, and they were incredible. Continue reading →

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