http://www.elieshanelson.com/blog Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:04:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've been busy with baby care and preparing for a full recital, which I didn't realize would be so all consuming. Whoever said that one could get a lot done with babies because they sleep a lot lied to me! Anyhow, I thought I'd report the concerts I've played and ... http://www.elieshanelson.com/blog/2010/03/07/recent-news/ I've been asked by many non musicians how much I practice and how long it takes to prepare for concerts, recording sessions, etc. Many are amazed that I play my instrument several hours a day, and I rarely take long vacations (more than a day) away from playing. That is ... http://www.elieshanelson.com/blog/2009/12/27/practicing-whats-the-point/ The Blues Lointains music video is now up and running! It was shot on location at Ayreshire Farms where the studio Dorian Sono Luminus resides. I was six months pregnant, and hoping they would only video record me from the chest up! That was wishful thinking, but the videography is ... http://www.elieshanelson.com/blog/2009/11/23/blues-lointains-music-video/ The Quincy Porter CD just got another review on ClevelandClassical.com, which covers the classical music scene in northeast Ohio. It's a great site which lists the week's concerts and recitals, plus reviews of concerts and new recordings. http://www.elieshanelson.com/blog/2009/10/27/porter-review-on-clevelandclassical-com/ I've come across a couple of reviews of my new CD, Quincy Porter Complete Viola Works. They are on Amazon.com and  philly.com. It's always interesting to see what others think, but ultimately it's up to the listeners to decide what they appreciate. http://www.elieshanelson.com/blog/2009/10/09/reviews-of-quincy-porter-complete-viola-works/ My friend and colleague John McLaughlin Williams has an interview on the AfricClassical blog about his life and his experience working on the Quincy Porter Complete Viola Works recording. He's a fascinating man with a great interest in all things musical. I didn't realize how many instruments he has played! http://www.elieshanelson.com/blog/2009/09/22/john-mclaughline-williams-interview/ Bill Zick posted the conclusion to the Porter Viola Works interview. We speak about the pieces on the recording in more detail. http://www.elieshanelson.com/blog/2009/09/17/conclusion-to-yesterdays-africlassical-interview/ I had an interesting chat not too long ago with Bill Zick, who runs the Africlassical blog.  It focuses on Africans and those of the African diaspora throughout the world who play and compose classical music. I was happy he wanted to do an interview about the Quincy Porter Complete ... http://www.elieshanelson.com/blog/2009/09/16/new-interview-on-africlassical-blog/ I've been quite pleased with how enthusiastic the people at Naxos have been with their interest in the Quincy Porter Complete Viola Works recording. I just completed an interview with the marketing coordinator whose shares the same name as I (Eliesha) only spelled differently (Elysha) and is also a viola ... http://www.elieshanelson.com/blog/2009/09/15/interview-on-naxos-blog/ I'm happy to announce that one can pre-order the Quincy Porter Complete Viola Works from a couple of online sources. Amazon.com and Naxos both carry the recording. I'll update as more venues offer the CD. http://www.elieshanelson.com/blog/2009/09/09/pre-order-quincy-porter-complete-viola-works/