tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53614339014140466782010-01-07T18:20:34.398-08:00A comprehensive blog of the world of Classical Music in Second Life!Paul Kwohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15532047506322553181noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5361433901414046678.post-34570264338085335132008-12-21T20:37:00.000-08:002008-12-29T16:40:15.142-08:00

Written by Michael SchafOriginally for Classical Music in Second LifeTonight, I had the privilege of watching the Spirit Dazzlers dance company perform. Their Christmas dance program consisted of a "duke's mixture" of classical ballet to the Nutcracker and routines to modern pop Christmas tunes. Though major advances will be needed in the world of Second Life animation to create a perfectly

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Second Life Music ReviewWritten by Enniv Zarf (RL: Paul Kwo)Classical Music in Second LifeIzabela JaworowerAppassioinato ResortI heard Young Zeid a few weeks ago and heard Izabela at a duo concert with Young last week. But I wanted to do a review on just Izabela and so I just sat and enjoyed the last concert and didn't review that. For your information their duo concerts are not double stacked

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Second Life Live Music ReviewWritten by Michael SchafOriginally from Classical Music in Second LifeThe Schumann DuoAmadora Recital Hall[NOTES FROM ENNIV ZARF: This review is written by Michael Schaf who is a choral conductor living in the United States. More info about him coming soon.]Tonight, I had the pleasure of hearing the Schumann Duo playing their benefit concert for Toys for Tots.The

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Second Life Live Music ReviewWritten by Enniv Zarf (RL: Paul Kwo)Classical Music in Second LifeThom DowdGorse FerrarisCairo Theatre4.5 stars out of 5 starsI wonder how many of you really know what kind of music really exist in Second Life. I am sure some have touched and experienced a huge amount, but I'm sure most people only go to what they would usually go in real life. Well here is something

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Youtube LinkMany local high schools and universities hold a madrigal feast at this time of year, but many of us probably don't know why. Madrigals are an early form of choral music sung primarily in Europe in the Medieval and Renaissance periods of history. Madrigals are sung in many languages, the most common of which are English, Italian, and French. Nobility would have periodic feasts at

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Second Life Live Music ReviewWritten by Enniv ZarfClassical Music in Second LifeYoung Zeid RL Piano QuartetThe Ocean Amphitheatre SLURLWell back to my classical roots for this one, and I mean way back. Young Zeid is about as classical as it gets, and in an amazing way.Now before you ignore this post cause it's classical music, I would love for you to just give it a chance. You don't have to stay

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Second Life Live Music ReviewWritten by Enniv ZarfOriginally from Metaverse MusicJeanChristophe ChevalierStar Bar Martini Jazz ClubI love a guitarist, especially as a solo instrument. I think the instrument can really speak, but is so often overshadowed by singers and songs that we don't listen to the guitar enough. (I love the fact that he flats out says in his profile that he's "not a singer (

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Second Life Live Music ReviewWritten by Enniv ZarfClassical Music in Second Lifejaynine ScarboroughAppassionato Resort SLURLI am a classically trained musician so any time there is a classical musician on and I'm free on Second Life, I try to pop over and support them.I did pop over at the beginning of the concert to hear her, but left to another concert since it was having a late start. But now

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Written by Enniv ZarfMetaverse MusicSecond Life Live MusicEnniv Zarf's HomeAlright, I finally have some time to write up a post about my own playing today, it was definitely a crazy concert.Now since I am writing this myself, I can't really be reviewing my own music. It just wouldn't be fair now would it. I am sure some people like it and some will have their own thoughts and opinions about it.

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Written by Enniv ZarfSecond Life Indie Music ReviewJoaquin's WebsiteCATs Club SLURLJoaquin Gustav have got to be one of my favorite if not the favorite guitarist in all of Second Life, and I'm very glad to have caught the IM about his music today!Origianlly from Argentina, I believe Joaquin is actually still there and streaming from there, which is a definitely change of pace from most musicians

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Written by Michael SchafNever heard of Messiah? Well, I bet you've heard of the "Hallelujah Chorus". Maybe the Windsor bells of Big Ben? These are part of or based on materials from Messiah, an epic work for chorus and orchestra about the birth and life of Jesus Christ."It is well known that Handel composed Messiah in a very short period of time—24 days. The swiftness of the project, or the

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Want to experience a night of experimental and avant-garde piano improvs in Second Life, then be sure to attend the Dec. 6, 2008 concert at 7pmSLT at PK Works Gallery and Concert Stage. Enniv Zarf will veer from his usual improvs of pretty and beautiful to the avant-garde, experimental music that can range from serialesque to aleatorical to extended techniques and before.This is a concert not for

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Nov. 29, 200812pmSLTMusic IslandSpecial Enniv Zarf improv concert w/ Gwen Carillon improv building sculptureshttp://ezm.paulkwo.comThis one's going to be loads of fun with Gwen Carillon. So far I've performed with her for her sculptures showings. But now I finally get a chance to perform with her building live in front of an audience. It's definitely going to be an interesting concert for sure!

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Presenting the finalized schedule of this winter season at PK Works:Art Exhibit Opens December 1, 2008Music Concerts: November 26, 29 December 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20 2008Check http://ennivzarf.blogspot.com for additional concert announcements.Official Concert Web Home:http://ezm.paulkwo.comTheme: Colors in a Black and White WorldMusician in Resident: Enniv ZarfGuest Musician: Eliz Wantanabe,

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Nov. 26, 20088pmSLTPK Worksezm.paulkwo.comSo I have settled on this black and white simple poster as my official marketing campaign for this winter season. I am definitely learning about marketing and branding and I think I'm getting better and better at it. I wanted to create something that is simple and easy to remember but still very impactful. Especially during this holiday season when

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It's been a little while since I released a new recording here. I think this will be the final recording from the Festi album I'll be releasing. The next set I think may actually be my Laputa set. But I'm not sure. I am considering releasing that on an actual CD. That one has poetry to go along with it. Well you can listen to that on my Krystal Epic Media Site. Which also reminds me, I think it's

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PK Works Winter 2008Colors in a Black and White World==========Art Exhibit Opens December 1, 2008Music Concerts: November 26, 29 December 3, 6, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20 2008Check http://ennivzarf.blogspot.com for additional concert announcementsTheme: Colors in a Black and White WorldMusician in Resident: Enniv ZarfGuest Musician: Eliz Wantanabe, Eithne McBride, Hime SakGuest Artists: Gracie Kendal,

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Written by Enniv ZarfAlright, so where can I possibly go within minutes of hearing a new music concert by a music composition student who's currently studying abroad in Russia???Answer: VIRTUAL ROBODOCK FESTIVAL 2008 IN SECONDLIFEI got a group IM in my contemporary music group, which I did start btw to promote contemporary music and experimental music of all kinds! Well Ze Moo invited everyone to

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Written by Enniv ZarfVlad has been long time friend of mine here in Second Life. Recently he hasn't been on much in Second Life because he has been in Russia continuing his studies in Music Composition.Finally though after a long awaited time, he's finally back with two new piano works and one new string work fresh off the press.And of course being a student, Vlad is unable to hire a full

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Article by Enniv ZarfMusic Island is always one of my favorite Classical Venues in Second Life. Kate Miranda, a great friend of mine runs the venue on the island and have brought to SL some of the most amazing performers from all backgrounds and levels.Today's concert featured the violinist Aura Petrov.It is great to see that in Second Life, we embrace musicians of all levels and backgrounds who

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Nov. 22, 20087pmSLTPK WorksCome to PK Works and enjoy a sneak preview of what is to come!PK Works: SLURLEnjoy freestyle piano improv music and a chance to win L$1000 in the EZ Giveaway!KEYWORD: AtlantisEnjoy the beginning of what will be a huge holiday season bash!!!!!!!ezm.paulkwo.com

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Enniv Zarf will be playing a concert of his famous Freestyle Piano Improv this Saturday Nov. 22, 2008 at 7pmSLT at his gallery PK Works. SLURL to come!Spread the word around and let everyone know!!!!!!He will also be doing the EZ Giveaway for L$500 that night too!!! Keyword will be posted that day at his blog! Which is in 2 days!!!Enniv Zarf is well know for his beautiful Improv Piano music that

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Here's another track from my Festi Album. I really do like these tracks and they are very fun to listen to. I do have to say listening back I definitely can sense my growth since the summer and what I can do and how I do it. But it's still very neat to look back and listen to what I have done and where I have gone.Now listening to this, I'm actually quite pleased with how it sounds. I'm

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Having performed for 3 hours total yesterday where 2 hours were back to back was really tiring and really worked my fingers out. It was definitely over worked by the end and I couldn't even really type anything and so that's why I didn't blog about it right after. I just couldn't pull myself together to type a full blog (except a short one for Enniv Zarf Me Blog).The concerts were definitely

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The next track I want to give out is in connection with one of tomorrow's concert. This one is named after my friend Gwen Carillon, who is a wonderful sculpture artist in Second Life.While I listened back to this piece after the concert in the summer, I thought about the colors and the transparency of her works. There is something in her builds that dives deep into the soul with a sort of crystal

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