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[dustedmagazine]

Christian Carey's year in review

2023 was pretty much an awful year for our world —climate disaster moves ever more quickly, violence abounds and US politics are a disaster. I would not write a thank you card to the universe for many of my own experiences during the year either. However, I am grateful for the extraordinary music I participated in, heard and wrote about: it was a great solace. A few highlights are below:

I composed three new pieces: Solemn Tollings, for microtonal trumpet and trombone, Just Like You for singing violist, and Cracking Linear Elamite for solo guitar. The latter premiered in December at Loft 393 in Tribeca, played by Dan Lippel.

In addition to editing Sequenza 21 and contributing to Dusted, I authored several reviews and a research article for the British journal Tempo. The article was on my research in narratology as a feature of Elliott Carter’s music, which I have been exploring and publishing on since writing my Ph.D. dissertation. It was great for this particular research, of character-types and interactions in the Fifth String Quartet, to finally see the light of day.

After a half-century of banged up and often unreliable used pianos, my wife Kay got me a new Baldwin grand piano for my 50th birthday. Since it has arrived, I have practically lived in it.

Post-pandemic and post-cancer, I began to dip my toe into attending live events. I went to the Tanglewood Festival of Contemporary Music, which was a mixed bag. As compensation, the Boston Symphony performances that weekend were excellent. I attended a great concert at the New York Philharmonic in November and another in December. For many years, Kay and I have made a holiday tradition of seeing the Tallis Scholars at St. Mary the Virgin Church in midtown. It was wonderful to return there. The Tallis Scholars’ performance was splendid, featuring a mass by Clemens non Papa.

After the Tallis concert, Kay was in Nashville, where her parents live, for two weeks, spending time with her brother Tom and sister-in-law Aymara, who were visiting from Qatar (Tom teaches at the Carnegie Mellon University campus there and Aymara is a yoga instructor), and celebrating Christmas with her parents. Here in New Jersey, it was just me and the felines, who were (mostly) well-behaved. To keep the holiday blues at bay, I went all out, decorating a natural tree and the house. I played every carol in the hymnal, and enjoyed old holiday standbys: Oscar Peterson, Dave Brubeck, and Mel Torme’s Christmas albums.

There was much excellent recorded music released this year, and I will not attempt to document it all. Here are twelve records, in no particular order, that I expect will stay with me and be played often in coming years.

2023 Favorite Recordings

Yo La Tengo —  This Stupid World (Matador)

Hilary Hahn —  Eugène Ysaÿe’s Six Sonatas for Violin Solo, op. 27 (DG)

Morton Feldman —  Violin and String Quartet (Another Timbre)

Natural Information Society —  Since Time is Gravity (Eremite)

Leah Bertucci —  Of Shadow and Substance (Self— released)

Juliet Fraser —  What of Words and What of Song (Neos)

Laura Strickling and Daniel Schlosberg —  40@40 (Bright Shiny Things)

Emily Hindricks, WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln, and Cristian Macelaru perform Liza Lim —  Annunciation Triptych (Kairos)

Bozzini Quartet and Konus Quartett play Jürg Frey​ —  Continuit​é, fragilit​é​, r​é​sonance (elsewhere)

Matana Roberts —  Coin Coin Chapter Five (Constellation)

Chris Forsyth — Solar Motel (self— released)

John Luther Adams —  Darkness and Scattered Light (Cold Blue)

Christian Carey

[parcequecestnotreprojeeeet]

In any case, we didn't see all the questions that were asked. Too bad! https://www.closermag.fr/politique/une-fragilite-profonde-les-confidences-d-emmanuel-macron-sur-une-interview-qui-l-a-beaucoup-touche-1681447

This interview was definitely too short! I demand the extra footage hahaha

[psycheobsessed]

Art history log 2: Ivan the Terrible and his Son, Ivan

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One of the most haunting and emotional paintings in Russian art history is Ivan the Terrible and His Son (1885) by the renowned artist Ilya Repin. This striking work depicts a tragic and deeply emotional moment from Russian history: Tsar Ivan IV (Ivan the Terrible) is shown cradling his son, Ivan, who has been fatally wounded by his father's own violent temper. The painting captures an explosive and emotional incident in Russian history that left an indelible mark on the country's collective psyche. Repin’s masterful rendering of the psychological intensity between father and son invites us into a dramatic narrative about power, guilt, and the fragility of human emotions.

The story behind the painting stems from an incident in 1581, when Ivan the Terrible, in a fit of rage, struck his son Ivan with his scepter during an argument. The blow resulted in the prince’s eventual death, and the event has been shrouded in controversy ever since. Some historical accounts suggest that the tsar was angry over the prince's wife being pregnant, while others suggest it was the result of an argument over political matters. What is clear is that the death of his son was a tragic consequence of Ivan's violent temper, and it marked a turning point in the reign of one of Russia’s most infamous rulers.

In Ivan the Terrible and His Son, Repin dramatically illustrates the moment immediately after the blow. Ivan the Terrible is depicted in an agonizing mix of confusion, horror, and guilt as he holds his bloodied son in his arms. The tsar’s expression is one of disbelief and remorse, as if he cannot fully comprehend the violence of his own actions. His posture and facial expression convey an overwhelming sense of shock, regret, and a helpless realization of the irreversible damage he has caused. Meanwhile, Ivan’s son, his face pale and contorted in pain, is rendered as a tragic figure of innocence caught in the deadly crossfire of power and rage.

The painting’s emotional impact is heightened by the vividness with which Repin uses color and light. The rich reds and deep browns of the blood-stained robes contrast sharply with the pale, almost ghostly complexion of the son. The intensity of the scene is made even more visceral by the stark lighting, which casts dark shadows on the figures, giving the composition a sense of depth and emotional weight. The space surrounding them is dark and oppressive, further isolating the figures and adding to the sense of tragedy. Repin's use of dramatic lighting and color creates an almost theatrical atmosphere, emphasizing the emotional turmoil of the moment.

Repin’s decision to capture such an emotionally charged scene in such a raw, unflinching way speaks not only to his skill as an artist but also to the broader emotional and political themes he wished to explore. In Ivan the Terrible and His Son, Repin addresses the consequences of unchecked power and violence, and the emotional toll it takes on both the perpetrator and the victim. Ivan’s outburst, though momentarily forgotten in the heat of his rage, results in irreparable loss and devastation. The painting serves as a critique of tyrannical rule, suggesting that even those who hold the greatest power are not immune to the emotional fallout of their actions.

Finally, Ivan the Terrible and His Son continues to resonate today because it speaks to universal themes of guilt, loss, and the human capacity for cruelty. The painting does not shy away from the darker aspects of the human experience but instead lays them bare for all to witness. It forces us to confront the complexities of power, emotion, and morality—how one moment of anger can destroy a life, and how the guilt that follows can haunt an individual forever. In Repin’s vivid portrayal, we see not just a moment in Russian history but a timeless exploration of the emotional consequences of violence and the fragility of human relationships.

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Thanks for reading! This one took a little bit longer to write because while I was well versed in Ilya Repin's art as well as story, I was not in the true story of Ivan the Terrible and what the depiction truly meant. Hopefully this is sound enough for everyone. As always, please comment if I missed anything!

xoxo

valentina

[christophe76460]

LAISSONS PARLER LA BIBLE

ECOUTE MA PRIERE ETERNEL !

Psaume 39

LA FRAGILITE DE L'HOMME

1 Au chef de chœur, à Jeduthun. Psaume de David.

2 Je disais: «Je veillerai sur ma conduite de peur de pécher en paroles; je mettrai un frein à mes lèvres tant que le méchant sera devant moi.»

3 Je suis resté muet, dans le silence, je me suis tu, quoique malheureux, et ma douleur était vive.

4 Mon coeur brûlait au fond de moi, mes pensées étaient comme un feu brûlant, et la parole est venue sur ma langue:

5 «Eternel, fais-moi connaître quand finira ma vie, quel est le nombre de mes jours, afin que je sache combien je suis peu de chose.

6 Voici, tu as donné à mes jours la largeur de la main, et ma vie est comme un rien devant toi.»Oui, même vigoureux, l'homme n'est qu'un souffle. - Pause.

7 Oui, l'homme va et vient comme une ombre: il s'agite, mais c'est pour du vent; il amasse des richesses, et il ignore qui les recevra.

8 Maintenant, Seigneur, que puis-je espérer? C'est en toi qu'est mon espérance.

9 Délivre-moi de toutes mes transgressions! Ne m'expose pas aux insultes du fou!

10 Je reste muet, je n'ouvre pas la bouche, car c'est toi qui agis.

11 Détourne tes coups de moi! Je m'épuise sous les attaques de ta main.

12 Tu corriges l'homme en le punissant de sa faute, tu détruis comme la teigne ce qu'il a de plus cher. Oui, tout homme n'est qu'un souffle. - Pause.

13 Ecoute ma prière, Eternel, et prête l'oreille à mes cris! Ne sois pas insensible à mes larmes, car je suis un étranger chez toi, un résident temporaire, comme tous mes ancêtres.

14 Détourne ton regard de moi et laisse-moi respirer, avant que je m'en aille et que je disparaisse!

LA BIBLE

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(via Miroir de l’expérience vécue, la vieillesse contemple, avec sagesse, le monde qui l’entoure pour reconnaître la fragilité de chaque instant et voir la beauté là où d’autres la négligent.)

Miroir de l’expérience vécue, la vieillesse contemple, avec sagesse, le monde qui l’entoure pour reconnaître la fragilité de chaque instant et voir la beauté là où d’autres la négligent. https://les-citations-de-taha-hassine-ferhat.com/miroir-de-lexperience-vecue-la-vieillesse-contemple-avec-sagesse-le-monde-qui-lentoure-pour-reconnaitre-la-fragilite-de-chaque-instant-et-voir-la-beaute-la-ou-dautres-la-negligent/ via @FerhatHassine  Taha-Hassine FERHAT @tahahassineferhat #vieillesse #sagesse #monde #instant #beaute

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Random Real Thoroughbred: FRAGILITE

FRAGILITE is a chesnut mare born in France in 1996. By KADROU out of KAOLOMBE. Link to their pedigreequery page: https://www.pedigreequery.com/fragilite2

[2t2r]

La fragilité d'un humain de veines et d'artères

Nouvel article publié sur https://www.2tout2rien.fr/la-fragilite-dun-humain-de-veines-et-darteres/

La fragilité d'un humain de veines et d'artères

[christophe76460]

JUSTIFICATION ET FRAGILITE HUMAINE.

"Si je n'avais pas été enseigné par ces exemples de l'église de Galatie et d'autres, je n'aurais jamais cru que des gens qui avaient commencé par accepter la Parole de Dieu avec tant de joie pouvaient être renversés si rapidement.

La question de la justification est fragile, non pas en elle-même, car elle est très sûre et certaine, mais en ce qui nous concerne, en nous-mêmes. J'en ai moi-même fait l'expérience, car il m'arrive de lutter dans les heures d'obscurité. Je sais combien il m'arrive de perdre soudain les rayons de l'Évangile et de la grâce.

C'est comme si d'épais nuages sombres me les cachaient.

Je connais donc le terrain glissant dans lequel nous nous trouvons, même si nous avons de l'expérience et que nous semblons être sûrs de nous en matière de foi...

Que chaque fidèle s'efforce donc d'apprendre et de retenir cette doctrine : et pour cela, prions humblement et de tout cœur, étudions et méditons continuellement la Parole."

Martin Luther, Galates (Crossway, 1998), 57-58

[paulojorglobo]

Lara - portrait of a young girl who happens to be my daughter #portraitphotography #analogphotography #ilfordhp5plus #filmphotography #blackandwhitephotography #whatisayouth #jeunesse #fragilite #nofilter #noediting #igerslux https://www.instagram.com/p/COiHtWwBx1C/?igshid=vagyu0o18gcr

[lauravanbiervliet]

Fragilite with liquorice and fresh berries by ballesen on Flickr.