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Tien peuters huppen op hun hurken door de kamer. Ze hebben mutsen op met konijnenoren eraan, die ze net zelf hebben gemaakt. Een gebitje met uitstekende tandjes in hun monden. Ze hebben hun handen onder hun kinnen met de vingers naar beneden. Uit de luidsprekers klinkt Misha Mengelbergs 'Kneushoorn', het eerste stuk op de cd Bospaadje Konijnenhol 2. Bij ons heet dat nummer ‘Konijnenmuziek’.
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This week's memorials and remembrances, thanks to all:
The March 2016 issue of Jazzbulletin contains an article adapted from a September 2014 lecture given by Floris Schuiling at the Third International Rhythm Changes Conference: Jazz Beyond Borders. This lecture forms part of his doctoral research regarding the role of the ICP repertoire in the development and practical implementation of the ICP Orchestra.
Read MoreSheet music for 26 Misha compositions, transcribed by Michael Moore. "Please do not play them too straight!"
Read MoreMisha talks about instant composition, fake spontaneity, and only being able to play "something like the far nephew of the piece" he wrote for Frederick Rzewzski.
Read More"People don’t do things just because I want them to do things. I say: 'I need such and such a musician' and they say: 'Thank you Mr. Mengelberg, we have other plans.'"
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