Tuesday 2 November 2010
John Cage’s support growing silently
God alone knows what goes on in the minds of bookies, but this seems to be a newsworthy change in the odds. Here's the Ladbrokes release in full
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ODDS THAT John Cage grabs the Christmas Number One spot with his single ‘The Sound of Silence 4,33’ have been slashed by bookies Ladbrokes from 33/1 to 5/1.
Jon Morter who masterminded Rage Against The Machine’s success last year is now behind this campaign and has overseen Facebook numbers swell from 4,000 to 44,000 in a few days.
Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes said: “We learnt a harsh lesson last year when it comes to the power of social media campaigns. The top man in the business is behind this one now and punters are piling in as a result.”
Ladbrokes latest betting
2010 UK Christmas number one Single
Matt Cardle 5/2
The Trashmen 3/1
One Direction 4/1
Jon Cage 5/1
Rage Against The Machine 20/1
Susan Boyle 25/1
Gamu Nhengu 25/1
Thursday 28 October 2010
Cage ahead of Justin Bieber for Christmas No 1!
In response to an enquiry by Classical Music, here is the Ladbrokes press release in full:
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Punters say bird is the word for Christmas Number One
SURFIN’ BIRD by the Trashmen is now just 3/1 with Ladbrokes to be the Christmas Number One single this year.
The single’s Facebook campaign boasts half a million members. Another Facebook-driven tilt at the top comes from John Cage whose 4’33” (The track of silence) has only 50 thousand followers, and is accordingly given odds of 14/1.
Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes said: “The Surfin’ Bird Facebook campaign is gaining some serious momentum which we can’t ignore. If it is a success we will be shelling out thousands.”
Ladbrokes latest betting
2010 UK Christmas number one Single
Matt Cardle 7/4
The Trashmen 3/1
One Direction 7/2
Rebecca Ferguson 8/1
Aiden Grimshaw 13/1
Rage Against The Machine 13/1
Mary Byrne 13/1
Cher Lloyd 13/1
Jon Cage 14/1
Susan Boyle 15/1
Take That 15/1
Gamu Nhengu 15/1
Olly Murs 25/1
JLS 25/1
Justin Bieber 25/1
Treyc Cohen 25/1
Leona Lewis 25/1
Tinie Tempah 25/1
Wham 25/1
Wagner Fiuza-Carriho 25/1
Joe McElderry 33/1
Cliff Richard 33/1
Alexandra Burke 33/1
Jedward 33/1
Cee Lo Green 33/1
George Michael 33/1
Lady Gaga 33/1
Eva Cassidy 33/1
The Wanted 40/1
Mariah Carey 50/1
Eminem 50/1
Rihanna 50/1
Cheryl Cole 50/1
Britney Spears 50/1
Bruno Mars 50/1
The Saturdays 50/1
Michael Jackson 50/1
Katie Waissel 50/1
Belle Amie 66/1
Kate Perry 66/1
Enrique Iglesias 66/1
Kylie Minogue 66/1
Boyzone 66/1
Travis McCoy 66/1
The Beatles 66/1
Diana Vickers 66/1
Paije Richardson 75/1
Taio Cruz 75/1
John Adeley 100/1
Julio Iglesias 100/1
Professor Green 100/1
Plan B 100/1
Swedish House Mafia 100/1
Diva Fever 100/1
Michael Buble 125/1
Storm Lee 150/1
Robyn 150/1
Peter Andre 150/1
Katie Price 200/1
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Punters say bird is the word for Christmas Number One
SURFIN’ BIRD by the Trashmen is now just 3/1 with Ladbrokes to be the Christmas Number One single this year.
The single’s Facebook campaign boasts half a million members. Another Facebook-driven tilt at the top comes from John Cage whose 4’33” (The track of silence) has only 50 thousand followers, and is accordingly given odds of 14/1.
Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes said: “The Surfin’ Bird Facebook campaign is gaining some serious momentum which we can’t ignore. If it is a success we will be shelling out thousands.”
Ladbrokes latest betting
2010 UK Christmas number one Single
Matt Cardle 7/4
The Trashmen 3/1
One Direction 7/2
Rebecca Ferguson 8/1
Aiden Grimshaw 13/1
Rage Against The Machine 13/1
Mary Byrne 13/1
Cher Lloyd 13/1
Jon Cage 14/1
Susan Boyle 15/1
Take That 15/1
Gamu Nhengu 15/1
Olly Murs 25/1
JLS 25/1
Justin Bieber 25/1
Treyc Cohen 25/1
Leona Lewis 25/1
Tinie Tempah 25/1
Wham 25/1
Wagner Fiuza-Carriho 25/1
Joe McElderry 33/1
Cliff Richard 33/1
Alexandra Burke 33/1
Jedward 33/1
Cee Lo Green 33/1
George Michael 33/1
Lady Gaga 33/1
Eva Cassidy 33/1
The Wanted 40/1
Mariah Carey 50/1
Eminem 50/1
Rihanna 50/1
Cheryl Cole 50/1
Britney Spears 50/1
Bruno Mars 50/1
The Saturdays 50/1
Michael Jackson 50/1
Katie Waissel 50/1
Belle Amie 66/1
Kate Perry 66/1
Enrique Iglesias 66/1
Kylie Minogue 66/1
Boyzone 66/1
Travis McCoy 66/1
The Beatles 66/1
Diana Vickers 66/1
Paije Richardson 75/1
Taio Cruz 75/1
John Adeley 100/1
Julio Iglesias 100/1
Professor Green 100/1
Plan B 100/1
Swedish House Mafia 100/1
Diva Fever 100/1
Michael Buble 125/1
Storm Lee 150/1
Robyn 150/1
Peter Andre 150/1
Katie Price 200/1
Thursday 14 October 2010
Clutching at Strauss
There are many reasons why an orchestral career might never get off the ground. But, among viola players anyway, the most likely destroyer of your dreams will be a guy called Don.
If you get accepted for an orchestral audition it is almost guaranteed that you'll be asked to prepare excerpts from Richard Strauss's bodice-ripper Don Juan. It's also almost guaranteed that you'll bollocks it up, and what's more, it's a pretty good bet that you'll go on bollocksing it up for the rest of your life.
The one comforting thought is that if you somehow manage to beat the odds on the day - nailing the rest of your audition pieces along the way, of course - and get the job, you'll never have to play it right again! At least, you'll never have to play it again all on your own under the intense scrutiny of an audience bent on judging you, looking for any reason to criticise.
Which makes Martin Stegner, a viola player with the Berlin Philharmonic, a Straussian hero in his own right.
Stegner plays the excerpt - one assumes voluntarily, but is there a slight look of 'I can't believe I'm having to go through this again' in his expression? - as part of an online tutorial to aid candidates applying for the latest YouTube Symphony Orchestra project. YTSO 2011 is a week of orchestral rehearsals, masterclasses and chamber music culminating in a concert at Sydney Opera House, and it follows from the inaugural YTSO at Carnegie Hall in 2009.
In order to participate, musicians must post videos of themselves performing set repertoire and orchestral excerpts (and yes, of course the viola list includes Don Juan). These are whittled down by a panel which will include conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and members of the LSO and Berlin Phil, before YouTube users get to vote for the final selection online. The prize: an all-expenses paid trip to Sydney to meet and play with fellow musicians from around the world.
You have until 28 November to submit your audition video, online public voting runs from 10 to 17 December, and the event itself runs from 13-20 March 2011 with the final concert streamed live. Tune in and you'll see the viola section, all people who, for once, will have managed not to succumb to that fateful Don.
If you get accepted for an orchestral audition it is almost guaranteed that you'll be asked to prepare excerpts from Richard Strauss's bodice-ripper Don Juan. It's also almost guaranteed that you'll bollocks it up, and what's more, it's a pretty good bet that you'll go on bollocksing it up for the rest of your life.
The one comforting thought is that if you somehow manage to beat the odds on the day - nailing the rest of your audition pieces along the way, of course - and get the job, you'll never have to play it right again! At least, you'll never have to play it again all on your own under the intense scrutiny of an audience bent on judging you, looking for any reason to criticise.
Which makes Martin Stegner, a viola player with the Berlin Philharmonic, a Straussian hero in his own right.
Stegner plays the excerpt - one assumes voluntarily, but is there a slight look of 'I can't believe I'm having to go through this again' in his expression? - as part of an online tutorial to aid candidates applying for the latest YouTube Symphony Orchestra project. YTSO 2011 is a week of orchestral rehearsals, masterclasses and chamber music culminating in a concert at Sydney Opera House, and it follows from the inaugural YTSO at Carnegie Hall in 2009.
In order to participate, musicians must post videos of themselves performing set repertoire and orchestral excerpts (and yes, of course the viola list includes Don Juan). These are whittled down by a panel which will include conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and members of the LSO and Berlin Phil, before YouTube users get to vote for the final selection online. The prize: an all-expenses paid trip to Sydney to meet and play with fellow musicians from around the world.
You have until 28 November to submit your audition video, online public voting runs from 10 to 17 December, and the event itself runs from 13-20 March 2011 with the final concert streamed live. Tune in and you'll see the viola section, all people who, for once, will have managed not to succumb to that fateful Don.
Tuesday 13 July 2010
Musos needed for Sky series
#sleepingrough #£££ etc
Sky Arts is making a reality programme featuring four chosen artists travelling Europe using just the power of their art to survive.
Barlines has been assured that although there might be an element of sleeping in dirty hostels and travelling rough, the musos will always be accompanied by a member of production who will make sure their safety is a priority.
There is a fee of £5,000 per artist.
Here's the press release in full:
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Opera Singers, Classical Musicians, Visual Artists needed for new Sky Arts series.
Could you journey from Athens to the Edinburgh Festival surviving solely on your artistic talent? Could you trade your skills in return for food, accommodation and travel? Could you make the 4000 kilometer journey in just five weeks... and then put on a show / exhibition at the end?
If you are a chutzpah-fueled cultural adventurer who believes in the power of art, we'd love to hear from you.
Illuminations Television is looking for four contributors for a forthcoming Sky Arts series, The Art of Survival.
Two pairs of Artistes and Artists and Musicians will compete against each other - and the winners will be the couple who make the most money from touting their work and skills.
You’ll need available from 30th July to 5th September 2010, over 18 and from the United Kingdom. Males and females wanted. Auditions will take place in London, the week beginning 19th July. Contributors will audition separately, not as teams.
We’ll even pay you for this. In return for going hungry and probably sleeping all over Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and France, we're delighted to offer a fee of £5000 to each of the four contributors. The winners will claim the equivalent value of the fee again.
To apply, please email: artsurvival@illuminationsmedia.co.uk
with the following before Monday 19th July:
• A CV, detailing performance / exhibition history and qualifications
• A link / profile video, demonstrating their work / performance skills
• A photo
• A phone number
Sky Arts is making a reality programme featuring four chosen artists travelling Europe using just the power of their art to survive.
Barlines has been assured that although there might be an element of sleeping in dirty hostels and travelling rough, the musos will always be accompanied by a member of production who will make sure their safety is a priority.
There is a fee of £5,000 per artist.
Here's the press release in full:
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Opera Singers, Classical Musicians, Visual Artists needed for new Sky Arts series.
Could you journey from Athens to the Edinburgh Festival surviving solely on your artistic talent? Could you trade your skills in return for food, accommodation and travel? Could you make the 4000 kilometer journey in just five weeks... and then put on a show / exhibition at the end?
If you are a chutzpah-fueled cultural adventurer who believes in the power of art, we'd love to hear from you.
Illuminations Television is looking for four contributors for a forthcoming Sky Arts series, The Art of Survival.
Two pairs of Artistes and Artists and Musicians will compete against each other - and the winners will be the couple who make the most money from touting their work and skills.
You’ll need available from 30th July to 5th September 2010, over 18 and from the United Kingdom. Males and females wanted. Auditions will take place in London, the week beginning 19th July. Contributors will audition separately, not as teams.
We’ll even pay you for this. In return for going hungry and probably sleeping all over Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Germany and France, we're delighted to offer a fee of £5000 to each of the four contributors. The winners will claim the equivalent value of the fee again.
To apply, please email: artsurvival@illuminationsmedia.co.uk
with the following before Monday 19th July:
• A CV, detailing performance / exhibition history and qualifications
• A link / profile video, demonstrating their work / performance skills
• A photo
• A phone number
Monday 22 March 2010
Global auto-tune mashup
OK, that's a bit harsh, Barlines loves this stuff, but how on earth did all those people get it together when the chiselled Mr Whitacre has no discernible third beat?
Even harsher, and actually we cried a bit, just like with the Youtube Symphony Orchestra Global Mashup. Here's the thing in real-life YouTube:
Even harsher, and actually we cried a bit, just like with the Youtube Symphony Orchestra Global Mashup. Here's the thing in real-life YouTube:
Wednesday 10 March 2010
Opera loses world-class tenor
All members of the Rhinegold Towers were saddened by the news of Philip Langridge’s death from cancer earlier this month at the age of 70. Making appearances on opera stages across Europe and America, he was closely associated with the works of Birtwistle and Janáček. However, it is perhaps his leading roles in the operas by Benjamin Britten which gained him the highest level of recognition.
There are many fantastic performances of Philip available on YouTube and the many CDs released during his career. We have selected a few of our favourites for the Barlines Blog.
There are many fantastic performances of Philip available on YouTube and the many CDs released during his career. We have selected a few of our favourites for the Barlines Blog.
Tuesday 9 March 2010
Long live the loop
Barlines' favourite cello hellraiser Samara Ginsberg took her instrument to the ENO loop factory on Sunday, to take part in Anna Meredith's session on Philip Glass' Satyagraha.
There are lessons to be learned here; surely if they could set up some loops in the pit at the Coli for performances of Glass' work it would save much tears and RSI on the part of ENO's valiant woodwind...
There are lessons to be learned here; surely if they could set up some loops in the pit at the Coli for performances of Glass' work it would save much tears and RSI on the part of ENO's valiant woodwind...
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