DOCSLIB.ORG

SIPTU Launches STOP67 Campaign

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
SIPTU Launches STOP67 Campaign Sound Post VOLUME 18 NO. 1 - SPRING 2020 IN THIS ISSUE: SIPTU launches STOP67 Campaign National minimum wage increased to €10.10 per hour SIPTU staff changes TG4 Gradam Ceoil awards 2020 Irish harping recognised by UNESCO SIPTU urges artists to apply for Job- At the launch of SIPTU’s STOP67 Campaign, in the Royal College of Physicians, seeker’s Allowance Dublin, on 23rd January 2020, from left: Joe Cunningham, SIPTU General Secretary; Maureen Kavanagh, Chief Executive, Active Retirement Ireland; Ethel Buckley, Concert celebrates Veronica SIPTU, Deputy General Secretary; Paddy Connolly, Chief Executive, Age Ireland; McSwiney’s musical life Orla O’Connor, Director, National Women’s Council of Ireland; and Michael Taft, SIPTU Economic Researcher. Photo: Jimmy Weldon Painting of RTÉ SO finds appropriate home Reviews SIPTU LAUNCHES STOP67 Times Past Obituaries CAMPAIGN MUI RTÉ freelance daily rates The SIPTU ‘STOP67’ campaign, which is supported by a coalition Interval Quiz of organisations, is calling for the repeal of the section of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act which provides for an increase in MUI RTÉ freelance orchestral daily the state pension age to 67 on 1st January 2021. It is also seeking rates the establishment of a stakeholders’ forum to discuss other issues David Orr on Riverdance of importance for retired workers. The other coalition members backing the SIPTU campaign include the National Women’s Lindsay Armstrong on the New Irish Council of Ireland, Age Action and Active Retirement Ireland. Chamber Orchestra Berrie O’Neill on Percy French At the formal launch of the ‘STOP67’ coalition, in Dublin, on 23rd January, SIPTU General Secretary, Joe Cunningham, called on Fine John Swift on Franz Lehár Gael and Fianna Fáil to back the campaign. He said these two parties’ proposals concerning the rise in the pension age do not meet the demand to stop the increase to 67 next year or to 68 in 2028. Continued on page 2 Sound Post | SPRING 2020 In December 2019, Denis Hynes, Taft said: “Talk of a future pen- National SIPTU Arts, Culture, Print and sions time-bomb is a myth. Ire- Media Sector Organiser, was ap- land has the youngest population minimum wage pointed as the servicing official of in Europe and one of the highest the RTÉ orchestras. pension ages.” He added: “There increased to is no doubt that in the future we will have to increase resources to €10.10 per hour pay for pensions. The problem we have is that the scaremon- gering that is used is actually The national minimum wage limiting the ability to have an evi- was increased by 30 cent, from dence-based debate on this €9.80 to €10.10 per hour, issue.” Taft added that effective from 1st February a stakeholders’ forum could con- 2020. It is estimated that some sider future costs of funding pen- 120,000 workers will benefit sions based on a stronger from the increase. Further economy. information is available at: Denis Hynes www.gov.ie/minimumwage. Members of the SIPTU District Councils brought the message of the STOP67 campaign directly to SIPTU Staff candidates in the recent General SIPTU STOP67 Election. The union has also en- changes sured that the voices of mem- CAMPAIGN bers directly affected by the changes to pension entitlements In November 2019, Teresa Hannick Continued from page 1 have been widely heard in the was appointed Divisional Organ- media. These include former iser of SIPTU’s Services Division, “Most of the other political par- hospital worker, Sue Redmond, which incorporates the Musi- ties are supporting the ‘STOP67’ who retired at sixty-five years of cians’ Union of Ireland. campaign but Fine Gael clearly is age in 2017 at the end of her not. Fianna Fáil has also stopped contract. She said: “When I fin- She replaces Karan O’Loughlin short of endorsing the campaign ished working, I had to go down who was appointed Divisional Or- by merely promising to defer the and sign on the dole and apply ganiser of the Union’s Transport, increase,” he said. for Jobseeker’s Benefit. I had to Energy, Aviation and Construc- tell the staff there that I was tion Division. Teresa Hannick has Joe Cunningham also called for looking for work or they wouldn’t previous held the posts of Divi- support for the stakeholders’ process my claim. This experi- sional Organiser of the SIPTU’s forum to discuss the wider is- ence made me feel absolutely Manufacturing Division, Sector sues affecting retirees. “This horrible. You are asked all sort of Organiser of the Wholesale, Re- forum must include trade unions, questions and must bring in bank tail and Distribution Sector, the employers, political and civic so- statements and other docu- Aviation Sector, the Agricultural, ciety. This is because the impact ments.” Food and Drink Sector and the of any change to the pension age Electronics, Engineering and In- is so widely felt and, in particu- SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, dustrial Production Sector. lar, by the most vulnerable in our Ethel Buckley, said: “SIPTU society.” members made the plan to raise the pension age to 67 one of the At the launch, SIPTU Researcher, major issues of this election Michael Taft, explained how stop- campaign.” She added: “If the ping the increase in the age of STOP67 campaign succeeds, as I entitlement to the state pension am sure it will, it should send a would cost €217 million per year clear signal to everyone that which should be funded out of there is power in our union.” the surplus in the Social Insur- ance Fund which is currently running at €1.4 billion a year. Teresa Hannick 2 Sound Post | SPRING 2020 TG4 Gradam Ceoil 2020 Award Winners, clockwise from left: Ned Kelly, Josephine Marsh, Lillis Ó Laoire, Sharon Howley, Seamus Connolly and Laoise Kelly. Photo: TG4 Founder of the Achill Interna- The full list of winners is as follows: Laoise Kelly, tional Harp Festival, Laoise Kelly was also a founding member of Ceoltóir na Bhliana/ Musician of TG4 Gradam Fiddletree, a folk group from the the Year: Laoise Kelly USA, Ireland, Cape Breton and Ceoil Musician Scotland, all of whom play in- Ceoltóir Óg/Young Musician of struments made from the same the Year: Sharon Howley of the Year, tree. Fiddletree have released two albums, The Fiddletree Amhránaí na Bhliana/Singer of 2020 (2011) and The Unfathomable the Year: Lillis Ó Laoire Menagerie (2013) Laoise Kelly (harp), a native of Cumadóir na Blians/Composer Kilfenora, County Clare-born Westport, County Mayo, is the of the Year: Josephine Marsh Sharon Howley (fiddle and cello) recipient of the 23rd TG4 was awarded the TG4 Young Tra- Gradam Ceoil traditional musi- Gradam Comharcheoil/Out- ditional Musician of year for 2020. cian of the Year Award, 2020. standing Contribution: Ned Kelly With a rich musical lineage, she One of Ireland’s finest harpers was immersed in traditional of her generation, she uses a Gradam Saoil/Lifetime Achieve- music from a young age. Her fa- style of playing combining the ment: Séamus Connolly ther sings and plays and both her techniques of fingerpads in the grandfathers, Micky McCormack bass and fingernails in the The awards were presented at and Michael Slattery, sang and melody on a thirty-four gut the TG4 Gradam Ceoil concert, in played music. Her wider relations strung Paddy Cafferky harp. the Waterfront Hall, Belfast, on include the Mulqueeneys and 23rd February 2020, which was McCormacks who performed She is a founder member of the presented by Doireann Ní with the older formations of the traditional group, Bumblebees, Ghlacáin and Dónal O’Connor famous Kilfenora Ceilí Band. who recorded two albums, Bum- and televised live on TG4. blebees (1997) and Buzzin (1999) and which toured extensively across Ireland, the UK, Continen- tal Europe, the USA and Canada. 3 Sound Post | SPRING 2020 been joined by artists such as screen writers, film directors and film actors in being eligible to claim Jobseeker’s Allowance under this scheme. Eligibility for the scheme also include those in- volved in the theatre art form, specifically actors, costume de- signers, theatre directors, set de- signers and stage designers. Musicians, dancers, choreographers, opera composers and circus and street performers complete the list of artistic disciplines who are now included in the scheme.” She added: “This development should greatly benefit artists, many of whom are in precarious working positions and due to the nature of their work have periods Harpists performing on the Calatrava-designed, 24-string ‘Harp’ Samuel Beckett Bridge, when a lack of earnings is a seri- Dublin, on Ireland’s first National Music Day, 16th April 2010. Photo: Matt Kavanagh/Irish Times ous problem. It should also mark a step forward on the path to recog- nition of the professional status The submission to UNESCO was and value of performing artists in UNESCO made by the Department of Culture, Ireland. However, we also need a Heritage and the Gaeltacht in part- broader discussion about the recognises Irish nership with Cruit Éireann/Harp working lives of artists and their Ireland. capacity to have longevity and dig- Harping nity in their careers. The way truly Commenting on UNESCO’s recog- to value artists is to ensure they nition of Irish harping, which follows can make a secure living from Irish harping has been recognised the listing of uilleann pipes and by UNESCO as part of the world’s their work and that means the de- hurling in 2017 and 2018, respec- velopment of a basic income “living heritage”, adding it to a tively, Aibhlín McCrann, Chairwoman list that seeks to safeguard and scheme for them.” of Cruit Éireann/Harp Ireland, said raise awareness of culturally im- it was “a wonderful honour.” portant activities.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Event Guide September to December 2014
    CLÁR IMEACHTAÍ Event Guide September | December 2014 Sive by John B. Keane, Abbey Theatre on Tour 1 Celebrating Irish Culture through the Arts, Home to the National Folk Theatre Box Office 066 7123055 Home of the National Folk Theatre of Ireland We bring together the people of Kerry and visitors from all over the world to enjoy the best of Irish culture - music, song and dance. Come and join us for a performance in our wonderful theatre in Tralee, in beautiful County Kerry, looking out over the Slieve Mish Mountains and the Dingle peninsula. Siamsa Tíre protects, develops and explores Irish culture and traditions, who we are, where we come from and who we are going to be. Thousands of visitors have enjoyed our performances of Irish music, song and dance as a highlight of their trip to Ireland. There is an energy, a wildness, a passion about these performances, using the best of traditional arts, which come together to create a memorable and emotional experience for our visitors. So, check out our reviews on Trip Advisor, see some fabulous footwork and clips of the performances on our website - www.siamsatire.com and then come and visit us. We look forward to welcoming you! www.siamsatire.com Value Deals & Special Offers Drama Music Siamsa Tíre is offering patrons a variety of EURO SAVING OPTIONS this season from Early Bird Ticket offers, Dinner+Theatre offers, Music Season Tickets and Drama Season Tickets, all of which will suit your pocket! Season Ticket Season Ticket FEMALE GOTHIC (26 Oct) A STÓR MO CHROÍ (4 Oct) Early Bird Dinner DEFENDER OF THE FAITH (20/21 Nov) FIACHRA GARVEY (7 Nov) TRIALS OF GALILEO (5 Dec) THE VOICE SQUAD (6 Dec) A STÓR MO CHROÍ (4th Oct) &Theatre Book before 26th Sept for €15 tickets.
    [Show full text]
  • BBC Music Booklet Celebrating 80 Years of Music.Pdf
    Celebrating Years of Music A Serenade to Music “We are the music-makers And we are the dreamers of dreams…” (Arthur William Edgar O’Shaughnessy, Ode) The story of BBC Northern Ireland’s involvement in nurturing and broadcasting local musical talent is still in the making. This exhibition provides a revealing glimpse of work in progress at the BBC’s Community Archive in documenting the programmes and personalities who have brought music in all its different forms to life, and looks at how today’s broadcasters are responding to the musical styles and opportunities of a new century. It celebrates BBC NI’s role in supporting musical diversity and creative excellence and reflects changes in fashion, technology and society across 80 years of local broadcasting. “ Let us celebrate the way we were and the way we live now. Much has been achieved since 2BE’s first faltering (and scarcely heard) musical broadcast in 1924. Innovation has Let us celebrate the ways we will be... been a defining feature of every decade from early radio concerts in regional towns and country halls to the pioneering work of Sean O’Boyle in recording traditional music and Sam Hanna Bell’s 1950s programmes of Belfast’s Let us count the ways to celebrate. street songs.The broadcasts of the BBC Wireless Orchestra and its successors find their contemporary echo in the world-class performances of the Ulster Orchestra and BBC NI’s radio and television schedules continue to Let us celebrate.” reverberate to the diverse sounds of local jazz, traditional and country music, religious services, brass bands, choirs, (Roger McGough - Poems of Celebration) contemporary rock, pop and dance music.
    [Show full text]
  • Press Book from 01.04.2013 to 30.04.2013
    Press Book from 01.04.2013 to 30.04.2013 Copyright Material. This may only be copied under the terms of a Newspaper Licensing Ireland agreement (www.newspaperlicensing.ie) or wirtten publisher permission. -2- Table of Contents 01/04/2013 Hot Press - Best of Ireland: 24 Hours In Galway...................................................................................................................... 3 01/04/2013 Hot Press - Best of Ireland: 24 Hours In Kilkenny.................................................................................................................... 4 30/04/2013 Irish Independent Tabloid: Chorus of approval: Academy honours 'musical royalty'............................................................... 5 01/05/2013 Irish Music Magazine: ENDA SEERY & JP TRIO................................................................................................................. 6 09/04/2013 Clare People: Glor close to breaking even...........................................................................................................7 26/04/2013 Connacht Tribune: HIGH HOPES IN MONROE'S........................................................................................................... 8 01/04/2013 Drinks Industry Ireland: LVA refers IMRO to Controller of Patents...................................................................................... 9 13/04/2013 Irish Times: Music royalty claims against retailers in doubt........................................................................... 10 30/04/2013 The
    [Show full text]
  • Sacred Music Volume 103 Number 1
    Mission site, St. Augustine, Florida CHURCH MUSIC SINCE VATICAN II It is impossible to consider the future of Catholic church music without an understanding of the reasons for the recent reform and the situation which caused it. At one time the Church was the main influence on the development of music; she employed musicians on a large scale and inspired many great com­ posers. Today this has changed and musical patronage is largely the concern of the state and the broadcasting and recording companies. Inevitably, this has made the practice of liturgical music a bleak and uninviting task for most profes­ sional musicians. When one recalls the great Catholic composers of the past­ Palestrina, Byrd, Victoria, Dufay, Josquin-and also the great secular composers who wrote for the liturgy-Monteverdi, Mozart and Haydn-one can see the decline that has taken place. Immediately before the II Vatican Council contemporary Catholic music was largely uninspired and provoked little interest. Even the potential of a Catholic composer such as Elgar was left unexplored. The output of our musicians was slight in comparison with the period of the renaissance and it seemed that little MA WBY: CHURCH MUSIC 3 could be done to remedy the situation. The general standard of Catholic choirs was low. There were exceptions, but one can well remember when the Sunday sung Mass was usually avoided by most Catholics. Church music had to be endured and it had ceased to have any real contact with the ordinary Catholic. Music, whose main purpose is the communication of beauty, had by and large ceased to communicate.
    [Show full text]
  • Honor Choirs! Pre-Conference [email protected] - Website: Europacantatjunior
    INTERNATIONAL CHORAL BULLETIN ISSN - 0896-0968 Volume XXXIX, Number 3 ICB 3rd Quarter, 2020 - English DOSSIER Composer’s Corner: BASIC COGNITIVE PROCESSES Choral Music is an Expression of our IN CONDUCTING Souls and our Social Togetherness Interview with John Rutter INTERNATIONAL CHORAL BULLETIN CONTENTS 3rd Quarter 2020 - Volume XXXIX, Number 3 COVER John Rutter 1 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Emily Kuo Vong DESIGN & CONTENT COPYRIGHT © International Federation DOSSIER for Choral Music 3 BASIC COGNITIVE PROCESSES IN CONDUCTING Theodora Pavlovitch PRINTED BY PixartPrinting.it, Italy IFCM NEWS 13 IFCM AND THE QATAR NATIONAL CHORAL ASSOCIATION WORKING ON SUBMITTING MATERIAL THE WORLD SYMPOSIUM ON CHORAL MUSIC 2023/2024 When submitting documents to be IFCM Press Release considered for publication, please provide articles by Email or through the CHORAL WORLD NEWS ICB Webpage: 15 REMEMBERING COLIN MAWBY http://icb.ifcm.net/en_US/ Aurelio Porfiri proposeanarticle/. The following 18 CHOIRS AND CORONA VIRUS ... THE DAY AFTER electronic file formats are accepted: Aurelio Porfiri Text, RTF or Microsoft Word (version 97 21 CHATTING WITH ANTON ARMSTRONG or higher). Images must be in GIF, EPS, A PROUD MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR CHORAL TIFF or JPEG format and be at least MUSIC FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS 300dpi. Articles may be submitted in one Andrea Angelini or more of these languages: English, French, German, Spanish. IMPOSSIBLE INTERVIEWS 27 THE TRUE HISTORY OF THE VESPERS OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN REPRINTS BY ALESSANDRO GRANDI Articles may be reproduced for non Andrea Angelini commercial purposes once permission has been granted by the managing editor CHORAL TECHNIQUE and the author.
    [Show full text]
  • “Whiskey in the Jar”: History and Transformation of a Classic Irish Song Masters Thesis Presented in Partial Fulfillment Of
    “Whiskey in the Jar”: History and Transformation of a Classic Irish Song Masters Thesis Presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in the Graduate School of The Ohio State University By Dana DeVlieger, B.A., M.A. Graduate Program in Music The Ohio State University 2016 Thesis Committee: Graeme M. Boone, Advisor Johanna Devaney Anna Gawboy Copyright by Dana Lauren DeVlieger 2016 Abstract “Whiskey in the Jar” is a traditional Irish song that is performed by musicians from many different musical genres. However, because there are influential recordings of the song performed in different styles, from folk to punk to metal, one begins to wonder what the role of the song’s Irish heritage is and whether or not it retains a sense of Irish identity in different iterations. The current project examines a corpus of 398 recordings of “Whiskey in the Jar” by artists from all over the world. By analyzing acoustic markers of Irishness, for example an Irish accent, as well as markers of other musical traditions, this study aims explores the different ways that the song has been performed and discusses the possible presence of an “Irish feel” on recordings that do not sound overtly Irish. ii Dedication Dedicated to my grandfather, Edward Blake, for instilling in our family a love of Irish music and a pride in our heritage iii Acknowledgments I would like to thank my advisor, Graeme Boone, for showing great and enthusiasm for this project and for offering advice and support throughout the process. I would also like to thank Johanna Devaney and Anna Gawboy for their valuable insight and ideas for future directions and ways to improve.
    [Show full text]
  • THE NETWORK RSCM Events in Your Local Area March – July 2018 Welcome
    THE NETWORK RSCM events in your local area March – July 2018 Welcome THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF The usual spread of well-loved CHURCH MUSIC choral events beckons for Registered Charity No. 312828 Company Registration No. Passiontide, and in many cases 00250031 will provide singers with an 19 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EB opportunity to participate in the T 01722 424848 sort of devotional gatherings F 01722 424849 E [email protected] which are only really feasible W www.rscm.com (musically) with the large Front cover photo: image numbers who convene for them. Additionally, the range of copyright Ash Mills Photography. tuition from Plainsong Services to Music Group days offers Used by permission. a good selection of support for those who lead worship The Network editor: through music in many different forms. The three streams Stefan Putigny of RSCM education – Choral, Congregational/Instrumental, Printed in Wales by and Ministerial - are well represented here. Stephens & George Ltd There is a phenomenon known as “an RSCM church”. Please note that the deadline They are not numerous enough! Would you dare invite for submissions to the next edition of The Network is a friend from another church to attend an RSCM event 1 April 2018. with you and catch the bug? I hope you will. There is not much point in waiting for anyone else to do so, and RSCM remains too well-kept a secret in many places. We stand ABOUT THE RSCM for high standards of commitment, service, and integrity The RSCM is a charity of offering. In the process we have great joy, and usually committed particularly to not a little angst in getting there.
    [Show full text]
  • British and Commonwealth Concertos from the Nineteenth Century to the Present
    BRITISH AND COMMONWEALTH CONCERTOS FROM THE NINETEENTH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT A Discography of CDs & LPs Prepared by Michael Herman Composers I-P JOHN IRELAND (1879-1962) Born in Bowdon, Cheshire. He studied at the Royal College of Music with Stanford and simultaneously worked as a professional organist. He continued his career as an organist after graduation and also held a teaching position at the Royal College. Being also an excellent pianist he composed a lot of solo works for this instrument but in addition to the Piano Concerto he is best known for his for his orchestral pieces, especially the London Overture, and several choral works. Piano Concerto in E flat major (1930) Mark Bebbington (piano)/David Curti/Orchestra of the Swan ( + Bax: Piano Concertino) SOMM 093 (2009) Colin Horsley (piano)/Basil Cameron/Royal Philharmonic Orchestra EMI BRITISH COMPOSERS 352279-2 (2 CDs) (2006) (original LP release: HMV CLP1182) (1958) Eileen Joyce (piano)/Sir Adrian Boult/London Philharmonic Orchestra (rec. 1949) ( + The Forgotten Rite and These Things Shall Be) LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA LPO 0041 (2009) Eileen Joyce (piano)/Leslie Heward/Hallé Orchestra (rec. 1942) ( + Moeran: Symphony in G minor) DUTTON LABORATORIES CDBP 9807 (2011) (original LP release: HMV TREASURY EM290462-3 {2 LPs}) (1985) Piers Lane (piano)/David Lloyd-Jones/Ulster Orchestra ( + Legend and Delius: Piano Concerto) HYPERION CDA67296 (2006) John Lenehan (piano)/John Wilson/Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra ( + Legend, First Rhapsody, Pastoral, Indian Summer, A Sea Idyll and Three Dances) NAXOS 8572598 (2011) MusicWeb International Updated: August 2020 British & Commonwealth Concertos I-P Eric Parkin (piano)/Sir Adrian Boult/London Philharmonic Orchestra ( + These Things Shall Be, Legend, Satyricon Overture and 2 Symphonic Studies) LYRITA SRCD.241 (2007) (original LP release: LYRITA SRCS.36 (1968) Eric Parkin (piano)/Bryden Thomson/London Philharmonic Orchestra ( + Legend and Mai-Dun) CHANDOS CHAN 8461 (1986) Kathryn Stott (piano)/Sir Andrew Davis/BBC Symphony Orchestra (rec.
    [Show full text]
  • The Rita Williams Popular Song Collection a Handlist
    The Rita Williams Popular Song Collection A Handlist A wide-ranging collection of c. 4000 individual popular songs, dating from the 1920s to the 1970s and including songs from films and musicals. Originally the personal collection of the singer Rita Williams, with later additions, it includes songs in various European languages and some in Afrikaans. Rita Williams sang with the Billy Cotton Club, among other groups, and made numerous recordings in the 1940s and 1950s. The songs are arranged alphabetically by title. The Rita Williams Popular Song Collection is a closed access collection. Please ask at the enquiry desk if you would like to use it. Please note that all items are reference only and in most cases it is necessary to obtain permission from the relevant copyright holder before they can be photocopied. Box Title Artist/ Singer/ Popularized by... Lyricist Composer/ Artist Language Publisher Date No. of copies Afrikaans, Czech, French, Italian, Swedish Songs Dans met my Various Afrikaans Carstens- De Waal 1954-57 1 Afrikaans, Czech, French, Italian, Swedish Songs Careless Love Hart Van Steen Afrikaans Dee Jay 1963 1 Afrikaans, Czech, French, Italian, Swedish Songs Ruiter In Die Nag Anton De Waal Afrikaans Impala 1963 1 Afrikaans, Czech, French, Italian, Swedish Songs Van Geluk Tot Verdriet Gideon Alberts/ Anton De Waal Afrikaans Impala 1970 1 Afrikaans, Czech, French, Italian, Swedish Songs Wye, Wye Vlaktes Martin Vorster/ Anton De Waal Afrikaans Impala 1970 1 Afrikaans, Czech, French, Italian, Swedish Songs My Skemer Rapsodie Duffy
    [Show full text]
  • CUL Keller Archive Catalogue
    HANS KELLER ARCHIVE: working copy A1: Unpublished manuscripts, 1940-49 A1/1: Unpublished manuscripts, 1940-49: independent work This section contains all Keller’s unpublished manuscripts dating from the 1940s, apart from those connected with his collaboration with Margaret Phillips (see A1/2 below). With the exception of one pocket diary from 1938, the Archive contains no material prior to his arrival in Britain at the end of that year. After his release from internment in 1941, Keller divided himself between musical and psychoanalytical studies. As a violinist, he gained the LRAM teacher’s diploma in April 1943, and was relatively active as an orchestral and chamber-music player. As a writer, however, his principal concern in the first half of the decade was not music, but psychoanalysis. Although the majority of the musical writings listed below are undated, those which are probably from this earlier period are all concerned with the psychology of music. Similarly, the short stories, poems and aphorisms show their author’s interest in psychology. Keller’s notes and reading-lists from this period indicate an exhaustive study of Freudian literature and, from his correspondence with Margaret Phillips, it appears that he did have thoughts of becoming a professional analyst. At he beginning of 1946, however, there was a decisive change in the focus of his work, when music began to replace psychology as his principal subject. It is possible that his first (accidental) hearing of Britten’s Peter Grimes played an important part in this change, and Britten’s music is the subject of several early articles.
    [Show full text]
  • You Can View the Full Transcript by Clicking Here
    Cantate 17 Our program today features the choirs of Westminster Cathedral in London. Westminster Cathedral is one of the greatest secrets of London; people heading down Victoria Street on the well-trodden route to more famous sites are astonished to come across a piazza opening up the view to an extraordinary facade of towers, balconies and domes. The architecture of Westminster Cathedral certainly sets it apart from other London landmarks, owing more to the Byzantine style of the eastern Roman Empire than the familiar Gothic of their native cathedrals. Its uniqueness is, however, not merely in its external form. Visitors find in Westminster Cathedral a very special place of prayer, a refuge from the busy city, a space to find one's own thoughts. This spiritual atmosphere, shaped through the silence as well as through the music of its celebrated choir, is the chief glory of the Cathedral, and the most extraordinary treasure to be discovered by visitors. Westminster Cathedral Choir is widely considered to be one of the finest choirs in the world. The establishment of a fine choral foundation was part of the original vision of the founder of Westminster Cathedral, Cardinal Herbert Vaughan. Vaughan laid great emphasis on the beauty and integrity of the new Cathedral’s liturgy, and regarded a residential choir school as essential to the realization of his vision. Daily sung Masses and Offices were immediately established when the Cathedral opened in 1903, and have continued without interruption ever since. Today, Westminster Cathedral Choir is the only professional Catholic choir in the world to sing daily Mass and Vespers.
    [Show full text]
  • Farewell to a Man, and to an Era
    September 2009 VOL. 20 #9 $1.50 Boston’s hometown journal of Irish culture. Worldwide at bostonirish.com All contents copyright © 2009 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. FAREWELL TO A MAN, AND TO AN ERA Cardinal Sean O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston, walked around the casket with incense before it left the church after the funeral Mass for Sen. Edward M. Kennedy at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica in Boston on Sat., Aug. 29. (AP Photo/Brian Snyder, Pool) BY CAROL BEGGY the United States Senate” that family was celebrated for its bors on Caped Cod to world to come to Boston,” Cowen told SPECIAL TO THE BIR stretched from his corner of deep Irish roots. As the Boston leaders including Irish Prime the Boston Irish Reporter’s Joe From the moment the first Hyannis Port to Boston, Wash- Globe’s Kevin Cullen wrote, Minister Brian Cowen. Leary at the Back Bay Hotel, news bulletins started crackling ington, Ireland, the home of his the senator himself was slow “We’re very grateful for the formerly the Jurys Hotel. on radios and popping up on ancestors, the British Isles, and in embracing his Irish heritage, great dedication of Senator Ken- Michael Lonergan had barely BlackBerries late on the night beyond. but once he did, he made it his nedy to Ireland and its people,” sat in his seat as the new Consul of Tuesday, Aug. 25, the death This youngest brother of the mission to help broker peace in Cowen said at an impromptu General of Ireland in Boston of Senator Edward M.
    [Show full text]