Encores in classical music began in the 18th century as an informal and impromptu extension of a performance, driven by the audience’s desire to hear more from the performer. If a piece or performance segment was well-received, the applause and
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Rent Control’s Unintended Consequences
One Tuesday morning, my teenage son sent me a text containing a photo of a broken violin tailpiece. The tailpiece holds the strings on one end (the pegs hold the strings on the other), which is not a common experience.
HUD Files Appraisal Discrimination Charge Against Rocket Mortgage
Born in 1895 in Woodville, Mississippi and raised in Little Rock, William Grant Still’s earliest musical influences included his mother, a teacher and musician, and his stepfather, who introduced him to opera and symphonic music. Still showed a deep interest
Why the NAR Settlement Might Favor Sellers of High-Priced Homes
The violinists in an orchestra generally all spend the same time in rehearsals. The musicians’ union establishes the minimum amount they must be paid for this time.That doesn’t mean all violinists in an orchestra make the same amount. For instance,
Pay Attention to “Everything Else” in Your Contracts
Many years ago, I neatly stored our family’s music collection on shelves of a bookcase in alphabetical order. However, years of pulling a piece out and setting it aside when it was no longer needed resulted in numerous precarious piles.
Court Decision Doesn’t Affect Corporate Transparency Act Requirements for Most Companies and Real Estate Investors
As the joke goes, when asked how to get to Carnegie Hall, a musician answered “practice.” Although diligent practice is the means to become an expert in most endeavors, musicians are particularly obsessed with practice. From the start, musicians are
Rule 506 Offerings Continue to be Popular with Real Estate Companies
Recently, on a popular crowdfunding site, I noticed that someone was seeking funds to produce a recording of Bach’s music. There are probably thousands of recordings of Bach, but this one was different – the musician planned to perform the
Redlining Was Outlawed More than 50 Years Ago – Does It Still Continue?
In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in 20th-century African-American composer Florence Price’s contributions to classical music. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1887, Price started piano lessons at age four with her mother, who was a
New York LLC Transparency Act Presents Privacy Concerns
Transparency in classical music refers to the clarity and purity of musical texture. When a piece is transparent, each instrumental or vocal part will be discernable and sound distinctly, even though the composition might be complex. Transparency allows listeners to
Why People “May” Incorrectly Use “Shall,” “Must,” and “Will” Even Though They “Should” Know Better
Originating from the Italian word for “obligatory,” the musical term “obligato” traditionally refers to an instrumental or voice part essential to the integrity of a composition. In contrast, “ossia,” which comes from the Italian word for “alternatively,” refers to a