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November 2011
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“Identity” guzheng concerto mainland China concerts

Michael’s concerto for orchestra and guzheng (Chinese zither), co-written with producer/composer Victor Cheng, continues its run of performances in the People’s Republic of China. Concerts this fall included the cities of Wuhan and Xiamen, with guzheng virtuoso Su Chang returning in her role as soloist. The piece is also scheduled for two performances in Taiwan this December.


Su Chang

28
October 2011
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Cue of the Week: “Battle For The West”

Time to get your trebuchet back from the shop! This week’s music selection is an orchestral battle cue, slowly growing from a cello-and-timpani rhythm into a full symphonic sound.

p.s. For some reason, my spellchecker doesn’t recognize the word “trebuchet”, and asked me if I meant to type “Bucharest”.


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Battle For The West
 

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October 2011
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Cue of the Week: “Mothership Flyover”

It’s been raining here in Southern California, which means that something unnatural must be afoot. In this spirit, this week’s selection is some dramatic science fiction music with larger-than-life implications.

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Mothership Flyover
 

Morituri Te Salutant // Michael Gordon Shapiro - Highlights
  1. Morituri Te Salutant // Michael Gordon Shapiro - Highlights
  2. Emerald, Texas // Highlights
  3. Mythic Battle // Highlights
  4. The Yard Sale // Michael Gordon Shapiro - Highlights
  5. Investigations // Highlights
  6. Home Room // Highlights
  7. Sands of Arabia // Highlights
  8. Spider Cult // Highlights
  9. Poker Night // Highlights