CutTime Simfonica in Detroit with Classical Revolution Founder
Rick Robinson writes on August 14, 2013:
It was the Classical Revolution
movement which began in San Francisco in 2006 which led me to realize
in 2010 the timing was perfect for CutTime's rich transcriptions and
compositions to make a difference, esp. performed casually in bars and
clubs, where people discover other great music. So I've worked very hard
to put the music out there, even if only by sight-reading. The
musicians have been enthusiastic and while they enjoy food, drink and conversation, audiences
by-and-large don't seem to mind if it's NOT rehearsed. Using my
amplification system, no one misses a thing. And they DO listen more
closely to my introductions of music and musicians, which includes
impromptu interviews. I was very pleased recently to host the FOUNDER of Classical Revolution, violist Charith Premawardhana (pictured at top) for a week of adventures in Ann Arbor, Traverse City and of course Detroit.
I also subbed with the Grand Rapids and Detroit orchestras, which paid a few bills, but am indebted to Jim B. Nicholson and Barbara Van Dusen
for their generous donations which allow me to attend conferences, to
purchase equipment and assistance and to continue operating during this
start-up phase. The adventure moves to upstate New York as I play in the
biennial Gateways Music Festival at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester. Then I'll have a busy week at the Lake George Music Festival north of Albany, leading a CutTime Simfonica dinner concert and some Art Attacks
in the tourist district to highlight the festival. I relish these
opportunities to reset the context of art music for unsuspecting music
lovers.
Other exciting opportunities are taking shape, including a website upgrade, Simfonica's first showcase at Ohio Arts Presenters Network conference in October and a Washington DC debut at the National Gallery of Art on November 6! Also on the horizon are a speech at the next SphinxCon about diversity in classical music in February and a new push to record a debut CD of the Mighty Love Sextet with
a professional string quartet. Wish me luck. Better yet... support
CutTime with positive buzz to family, friends and institutional
directors! And of course consider making a strong donation to CutTime
through the Arts League of Michigan.
Life is just too short to put off feeding our deserving communities, when we have so much inspiration to share!
It's time to cut loose with the classical!
It's time to cut loose with the classical!
Cheers,
- Rick
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