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New Sounds

Sunday, February 22, 1987
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    Michael Galasso

    The First New Sounds Live at Merkin Hall

    Hear excerpts from the very first New Sounds Live in September 1986 at Merkin Hall including "Scenes," pieces for theatre, dance, and film, by violinist/composer Michael Galasso. Listen to John Schaefer speaking with the composer about the works, his acoustic vs. electric violin, and the slight bit of amplification and delay. With Michael Galasso on violin, and his brother Paul Galasso on cello, revisit performances of Scenes I, II, III, and IX along with "John Wayne 1 & 2." There's also live performance from David Hykes and the Harmonic Choir, "Hearing Solar Winds."

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  • [1] Rick Lewis from DC area September 30, 2009 - 10:44PM

    Michael Galasso was my brother-in-law and I am trying to help his sister (my wife) gather some of his music to be used in a memorial service for Michael. Michael passed away a couple of weeks ago in his sleep. The memorial service is to be held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana were he spent most of his youth. The family would appreciate being able to have an electronic copy of the Feb 22, 1987 performance of Michael and Paul at Merkin Hall.

    You may reach me via phone during the day 703-846-3276. Thank you for your consideration and any help you could provide.

    Rick Lewis

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