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Darius
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Variations
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Songs
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"This concert
is my celebration of the music of Billy Strayhorn, the composer of 'Take
the A-Train' and 'Lush Life,' as well as Duke Ellington's orchestrator
and arranger. I premiered Variations on Strayhorn in 2001 at Lincoln Center's
'American Songbook Series' and was overwhelmed by the audience's reception
as well as the critical acclaim it received (see press
page). The original concert has since culminated in various
engagements around the country, several TV appearances, and the companion
CD, 'Day Dream, Variations on Strayhorn' (see
CD page).
This concert is a great introduction for those less familiar with Strayhorn's
work, and a comprehensive evening for those fans who cherish both his
famous standards and his lesser known gems." -
Darius
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For
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"De
Haas has found the key to making jazz a theatrical experience. The actor
proves to be a singer with an amazing vocal range and dexterity, and a
performer who can reveal the sorrows, pains and joys of the composer's
richly layered repertoire with an intensity and honesty that easily envelops
and mesmerizes the listener."
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Instrumentation: |
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Original:
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Options:
Program can be augmented for full orchestra. It can also be modified for
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Variety
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| "Darius
de Haas, the theatrical singer whose fiery tribute to the music of Billy
Strayhorn in a voice that spiraled into the stratosphere was one of the
most revelatory cabaret shows in recent years. |
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Songlist
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Mr.
de Haas created a show that transformed familiar and obscure tunes alike
into something electrically thrilling. This extraordinary program (the
high point so far in the series) has to be recorded and videotaped, perhaps
for PBS's "Great Performances."
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"Take
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"Day
Dream" |
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"Satin
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"Lush
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"Something
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The NY Times
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"Just
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World
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"House
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No Time" |
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more of the concert review in the NY
Times |
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Elvis
Costello's new lyrics to "Blood Count," entitled |
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"My
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see
more on a resulting CD, Daydream |
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and
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see
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