A composer of hundreds of works, many featuring enormous and unique ensembles such as 80 trombones, Brant was one of last surviving members of the original generation of early 20th century American maverick composers.
Tag: 04.28.08
Finalists For UK’s Oldest Lit Prize
There are 12 finalists for the James Tait Black Memorial prizes. “The prizes are the country’s oldest literary awards, comprising two £10,000 awards for books published in 2007, one for novels and one for biographies. The winner’s purse was increased from £3,000 two years ago.”
The Soho Of China (With All Its Problems For Artists)
“Like everything else in Beijing, the 798 district has evolved at warp speed. Just a few years ago it was funky, brave, cutting edge, postindustrial and vaguely dangerous, like the Soho district of New York in the 1960s. It took 30 years for Soho to become dominated by boutiques and chic restaurants. It took only five years for the same phenomenon to happen in Beijing.”
Wikipedia As A Scholarly Tool?
“For all the hand-wringing over whether Wikipedia is a legitimate source for completing college assignments, some professors are quietly incorporating it into their classrooms and even their research. Others, noting features of the Web site that contribute to inaccuracies and shortchange the value of expertise, are building variations on the model that are more amenable to academics and to peer review.”
Wagners Propose Plan For Bayreuth
“The daughters of Wolfgang Wagner, head of the annual Bayreuth festival, have submitted a proposal outlining their vision for a future co-leadership of the annual event.”