Each to their own, but if ever there were a piece that could be said to have rehabilitated the Pulitzer’s somewhat tarnished reputation, I’m not sure it would be Partita. It’s very clever and arguably quite innovative, and I don’t find it an offensive listen per se, but I’ve never been able to escape the suspicion that it’s chiefly intended as a vehicle for showing off the admittedly impressive technique(s) of her vocal ensemble, Roomful of Teeth. Likewise, in contrast to Simon, I’m not remotely offended by these two essays…but I’m also not racing to give them a second listen…
yes, of course.
that damned T9 with input ‘corrections’.
fix it if you want…
ِAnanassy Nepitine
6 years ago
2 Chris L
Partita was the first work written and performed by Caroline, I’ve heard.
The others have only confirmed the general impression, and some works are much more interesting. Pulitzer prize as any other accolade is just a reason to investigate the subject in a more scrupulous way.
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the more I hear Caroline Shaw since hearing her Partita, the more I love her.
Each to their own, but if ever there were a piece that could be said to have rehabilitated the Pulitzer’s somewhat tarnished reputation, I’m not sure it would be Partita. It’s very clever and arguably quite innovative, and I don’t find it an offensive listen per se, but I’ve never been able to escape the suspicion that it’s chiefly intended as a vehicle for showing off the admittedly impressive technique(s) of her vocal ensemble, Roomful of Teeth. Likewise, in contrast to Simon, I’m not remotely offended by these two essays…but I’m also not racing to give them a second listen…
(“stoops to folly”, i think you mean.)
Why?
yes, of course.
that damned T9 with input ‘corrections’.
fix it if you want…
2 Chris L
Partita was the first work written and performed by Caroline, I’ve heard.
The others have only confirmed the general impression, and some works are much more interesting. Pulitzer prize as any other accolade is just a reason to investigate the subject in a more scrupulous way.