|
Event
Composer Focus Concert: Moondog
Louis Thomas Hardin, better known as Moondog, is something of an
anomoly, even within the incredibly diverse musical environment of the 20th
century. To start with, he was an American composer, blind from the age of 16,
and could be seen selling his music and poetry on the streets of New York City,
dressed in viking clothes. (According to him, his attired helped him avoid
comparisons to Christ or a monk - he had long hair and a beard).
As for his music, it reflects Moondog's anachronistic fascination with the art of
counterpoint, as practiced by Baroque composers, and his love of jazz and the
traditional rhythms of Native American music. He also wrote songs and played
his own invented instruments. This concert will feature some of his piano
music - canons (a favorite form of his) and jazz pieces - as well as string music
and songs.
|
|
 |
LocationChelmsford Center for the Arts (View)
1A North Rd.
Chelmsford, MA 01824
United States
Categories
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
|
Contact
|
