Archive for the ‘Music’ Category
Robin Alciatore on Facebook!
I’ve finally crawled into the 21st century with a page on facebook. Here is the link to my fan page.
Please log in, stop by and writing something on my “wall.” I’ve added a few free downloads too. I look forward to connecting with everyone. Ciao for now!
Biava Quartet – Bravo!
Melissa Manchester
Last weekend I had the pleasure of hearing (and meeting) Melissa Manchester, a superb singer-songwriter whose music has touched my life for so many years. She generously performed at a free concert in Marina Del Rey, California (amid the typical munchers and chatters that come out for concerts in the park) but she is a true professional. It was just Melissa, her piano, and a guitarist – but it’s a sparse setting like this (without aural pyrotechnics or a too-loud backup band) that separates the men from the boys, so to speak, and demonstrated her consummate and decades-proven artistry.
La Vie En Rose – Edith Piaf
A new film favorite of mine: La Vie En Rose, about the famous french chanteuse Edith Piaf (the little sparrow). It is not necessarily a chronological biopic of her triumphant yet tragic life, but rather seems to distill the very essence of it. Marion Cotillard, in the title role, is nothing short of spectacular and certainly deserved an Oscar. Highly recommended!
Movies About Musicians
As some of you know, I’m passionate about film. I particularly like films about musicians (big surprise). One of my favorites is Hilary and Jackie. I’ve seen this film several times, and it never ceases to move me to tears. It is the highly emotional (although controversial) biography of famed cellist Jacqueline du Pre (1945 -1987) whose musical virtuosity and life were cut short by multiple sclerosis.Emily Watson is phenomenal as Jacqueline. The soundtrack, prominently featuring du Pre’s “signature” recording of Elgar’s Cello Concerto, is considered the definitive interpretation of this work. I highly recommend it.
