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Artist Portrait: Martin Listabarth

Gail Fischler Artist Portrait: Martin Listabarth2022-03-10T14:00:47-07:00 Artist Portraits
(Photo: Theresa Pewal) Meet pianist and composer Martin Listabarth. Martin is a jazz pianist and composer based in Vienna. His music is a true marriage of hand, heart, and head.…
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That’s Weird, I Don’t Like It

Gail Fischler That’s Weird, I Don’t Like It2016-08-15T17:30:46-07:00 The Creative Side
"That's weird. I don't like it." A stony face looked at me from behind brown bangs and round glasses. "Tell me how you really feel," I thought. "What don't you…
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Playing With Wolfgang: How Messiaen Taught Me The Law of Opposites

Gail Fischler Playing With Wolfgang: How Messiaen Taught Me The Law of Opposites2016-03-22T16:19:43-07:00 Playing With Wolfgang
I was immersed in 5 pieces from Messiaen’s Contemplations of the Infant Jesus. It’s hard not to be once you step through the rabbit hole and begin working on them.…
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