Author Archives: Michael

Coming Up: Mahler, Duruflé, Beethoven

I have three exciting concerts coming up with the San Francisco Symphony Chorus in the next few weeks, all of which we have been rehearsing simultaneously. Continue reading

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MusicXML 3.0 Beta 3

Earlier this week, Recordare released a new Beta 3 version of the MusicXML 3.0 format. Beta 3 includes several new features and improvements based on our implementation experiences to date. Continue reading

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Digital Sheet Music Panel at SF MusicTech Summit #8

On Monday, May 9 there will be a special event at the 8th SF MusicTech Summit in San Francisco. I will be participating in SF MusicTech’s first-ever panel discussion on digital sheet music and music notation. Continue reading

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MusicXML 3.0 Beta 2

Last week Recordare released a new Beta 2 version of the MusicXML 3.0 format. Then today, Recordare released a new version of the MusicXML 3.0 sound taxonomy. There are now 861 standard sound names available, 40% more than in Beta 1. Continue reading

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MusicXML 3.0 Beta 1

MusicXML 3.0 has now entered its beta test! The major new features in Beta 1 include a standard taxonomy of over 600 instrument sounds, better support for Chinese, Turkish, and educational music; catching up with changes in music notation software and practice; and suggestions from MusicXML 2.0 users. Continue reading

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Chorus Stage Time: Turandot vs. Der Freischütz

Turnadot is indeed twice as big as a standard chorus opera part. No wonder we’re so tired but happy afterwards: “Nessun dorma” indeed! Continue reading

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Coming Up: Turandot

It’s less than 24 hours until Turandot opens at West Bay Opera. Turandot is Puccini’s last and grandest opera. To get the chance to perform it as part of a volunteer chorus may well be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Continue reading

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Starting MusicXML 3.0

At Recordare, we are planning to start working on MusicXML 3.0 soon. We have been collecting ideas for a new version of the format since MusicXML 2.0 was released three years ago. Improved playback and expanded repertoire are among the possible new features under consideration. Continue reading

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