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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

After the original selling-like-hotcakes period, I have a bunch of "Soiled Amplitudes" books here. About a dozen of my social media friends asked for copies but haven't followed up (please!). Dozens of full-color illustrations and scores from people you know. Autographed. Message me.

Spines of 20 copies of the book "Soiled Amplitudes" by Dennis Bathory-Kitsz.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A few weeks away, Dante Boon's concert "there is no place for me on this map". Den Haag SoundHouse, 20:00. If you're nearby, please come to this amazing concert. (He writes of me, "Een van de veelzijdigste en productiefste componisten van de VS".)

Poster of concert by Dante Boon, pianist & composer, entitled "there is no place for me on this map", featuring piano music from Bathory-Kitsz, Boon, Driessen, Lutyens, Papadimitriou, Saunders, Zvezdina. October 3, 2026, 20:00, Soundhouse Den Haag, 15€ (9€ students). Info synchromie.eu/events

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Barbara Hannigan conducting Ives and others with the Island Symphony. Staggering www.ruv.is/utvarp/beint...

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I love that Diana Golden and @gregwilliams-viola.bsky.social came up with the idea for a climate change concert, and I'm thrilled to have been part of it with my piece about the psychological effect of flooding in Vermont. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnE6...

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz: "Chaos Wrought". The Golden Williams Duo.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

With apologies to John Everett Millais and Ophelia

Original John Everett Millais "Ophelia" painting showing the drowning Ophelia, but with the water full of algae and the head of DJT looking upward toward the heavens

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

"Music & Art in Dialogue about Extreme Weather" next week in NYC with Diana Golden & Greg Williams. Please come meet these wonderful musicians & artists. • Jun 26: Creators’ Panel, 5pm, Multimodal, 39-26 24th St, LI City. • Jun 28: Concert, 4pm, Maple Grove Cemetery, Brownson Center, Kew Gardens.

Poster showing Greg Williams, viola, and Diana Golden, cello. "Music & Art in Dialogue about Extreme Weather" with Diana Golden & Greg Williams. Jun 26: Creators’ Panel, 5pm, Multimodal, 39-26 24th St, LI City. Jun 28: Concert, 4pm, Maple Grove Cemetery, Brownson Center, Kew Gardens. QR codes for panel and concert.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Did my book offend? Out two months. I've received three important comments from composers, but no reviews in publications or substacks or blogs or... anyway, did you read it? Do you want to? It's still available from me (DM me -- autographed and discounted) or from bookshop.org/p/books/soil...

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Soiled Amplitudes: My Musical Composition and Notational Aesthetic in Five Seasons

My Musical Composition and Notational Aesthetic in Five Seasons

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Thinning my collection #2. MusicWorks #57, 62-63, 66-87. Yours for the cost of media mail postage. Otherwise goes to recycling on Saturday.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Thinning my collection. For cost of media mail, does anybody want New Music Connoisseur, Volumes 12-22 (2004-2015, missing 21:1 and 22:1)? Going to recycling on Saturday.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I just heard from a friend who wasn't interested in reading physical books anymore. So if you do get a copy of "Soiled Amplitudes", the PDF and ePub versions come with it! Message me.

A page from the PDF version of Soiled Amplitudes, with a spectral view of a sound, a paragraph including a note about Ch. A. B. Huth's Farbige Noten from 1888, and an impage from Huth's work.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

If you asked for a copy of "Soiled Amplitudes" but didn't follow up -- now is the time. I have just enough copies left to fulfill the original requests. Please message me.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Please join me at 12:15pm on Tuesday (April 21) for the Karl Henning Ensemble program "Love Song and Ruin" at King's Chapel in Boston. Several premieres, including my "Just Another Love Song" for flute, alto flute, and bassoon. www.kings-chapel.org/tuesday-reci...

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Tuesday Recitals

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

It's difficult getting the word out, so if you have my nice fat book "Soiled Amplitudes", I'd love for you to post about it -- among your friends here on BlueSky (where there's been no response) & Instagram. 4 copies left, with more on order, ready to autograph. Also from online & local bookstores.

Book "Soiled Amplitudes" splayed open with back & front covers & spine, showing the yellow cover with blue type. On the back is the blurb and ISBN.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Composer friends, you'll really want "Soiled Amplitudes". DM me for an autographed copy (or get it from your local or online bookstore).

Text superimposed on the book "Soiled Amplitudes" that reads “The book takes a radical look at composing of nonpop music in our culture. It is absolutely unique and will change the way you think about music making in our society.” —composer Stephen Michael Gryc

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

“The book takes a radical look at composing of nonpop music in our culture. It is absolutely unique and will change the way you think about music making in our society.” —composer Stephen Michael Gryc DM me for an autographed copy.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Tomorrow is the official release date for "Soiled Amplitudes". If you would like one for much less than all the online sources, please DM me.

Two-page spread from "Soiled Amplitudes, showing a block diagram of the "In Bocca al Lupo" electronics on the left and three photos of the buildings from the installation "Wolf5 at Traveler's Rest" on the right.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Montpelier, Vermont (pop. 7837), noon march, large crowd (no numbers yet). Northfield, Vermont (pop. 3766), 10am march, 150 people.

Large crowd in Montpelier, Vermont (state capital, pop. 7837) during No Kings.

Group of 150 in town of 3766 holding signs during No Kings march.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

An article in The Guardian reveals that reading actual books is back. And mine is here just in time! I'm about to order another batch of "Soiled Amplitudes" -- graphic notation and attitudes. You'll love reading it! Message me for details (autographed and better than ordering from Amazon or B&N).

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

There is nothing to calm my rage over children turned to ash by madmen. After the destruction at Shajareh Tayyebeh and the loss of all those beautiful children, I could do nothing. I can do nothing. I can only compose. This demo is the best I can do. dennisbathory-kitsz.bandcamp.com/track/shajar...

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Shajareh Tayyebeh, by Dennis Bathory-Kitsz

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Aubrey Hirsch @aubreyhirsch.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Did you know that if you buy my book on Amazon, Jeff Bezos makes 5 times as much as I do on each copy sold? Sharing some behind-the-scenes book math on why buying directly from presses is best for EVERYONE (except Bezos) in my newsletter today! aubreyhirsch.substack.com/p/book-math

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Here are a few pages from my new 320-page book "Soiled Amplitudes", officially available April 1 (no joke)! It's on Amazon, but for my social media friends, a copy can be had directly from me, autographed, for only a little more than my cost. Message or email me if you want one.

Cover of "Soiled Amplitudes" by Dennis Bathory-Kitsz, showing the title words crossing each other in blue and red on a yellow background and the subtitle "My musical composition and notational aesthetic in five seasons" with clips from two graphical scores in the background.

A page from "Soiled Amplitudes", showing a Beethoven score page written in Klavarscribo, and text referencing notational limitations, sound, and image.

A page from "Soiled Amplitudes" with photographs from the chamber opera "Plasm over ocean", including the "Uncello", three performers playing the "Hharp", and four singers representing the clergy.

Pages from "Soiled Amplitudes", including a block diagram of the interactive electronics used in "In Bocca al Lupo" and three of the buildings created for "Traveler's Rest (Wolf5)".

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

For any composer friends still considering a graphical score for my book: alas, the book is officially closed and going for a proof copy on Thursday. (There are two still coming for which I've locked in space.) My thanks to the 32 composers whose scores will be represented in the book!

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Finished first draft of "Soiled Amplitudes: My Musical Composition and Notational Aesthetic in Five Seasons". 350 pp. w/ 110 ill., 14 graphical scores by living composers are here; still waiting on 8. (Temp. cover image.) Full-color book is ~$50 but b&w paperback is ~$25. Msg me if interested.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Many composer friends have moved here; I've been busy & absent. Are you a composer who works with graphical notation? A small clip of your work (especially handwritten) would be welcome for an upcoming book on my notational aesthetic. DM/email with clip, 100-word description, and permission. Thanks!

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Haven't been here in weeks. Obsessed with cleaning up my scores. Most are written for specific concerts and don't get second performances. Now if they're cleanly engraved, they might get more plays. Here are pages from four different scores out of the 188 (of 465) that I've finished since July 24.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Where have I been? In July I cracked some ribs, had a bad BPPV episode, injured my back. Better now. This season's work? Alas, no composing. Updating & inputting all my scores & parts worth saving. So far, 78 of 465 pieces (402 documents with parts). Here's a partial page of "Return to Nineveh".

A page from "Return to Nineveh" by Dennis Bathory-Kitsz for solo voice and effects (filtering, loops, levels, microphone actions, reverb, and other effects). The section shown includes the text "yet they shall flee away. stand! stand! but none shall look back ... Take ye the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold, for there is none end of the store and of the glory."

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Wouldn't mind a repost boost from my friends here. I'd love to have this symphony end up in front of an adventurous conductor or two. Thanks! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt5m...

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz: "Winter: Three Songs on the Nature of Armageddon", Symphony No. 4 (1987)

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Hi everyone! As promised, here is the link to the Bulgarian performance of my Symphony No. 4, "Winter: Three Songs on the Nature of Armageddon". Thank you for your support and enthusiasm! Please turn on captions/subtitles (the YouTube [cc] symbol). www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt5m...

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz: "Winter: Three Songs on the Nature of Armageddon", Symphony No. 4 (1987)

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

It's finally happening. Deep gratitude to all who supported the project.

Sinfonietta Vidin; Dennis Bathory-Kitsz, composer; Svilen Simeonov, director; Lin Chen, mezzo-soprano; Friday, March 21, 6pm, Philharmonic Hall. Dennis Bathory-Kitsz, "Winter: Three Songs on the Nature of Armageddon", world premiere; Mozart, Symphony No. 40.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Just $170 away from the GoFundMe goal to perform my "Winter" symphony in Bulgaria on March 21. The link to the fundraiser is in my posts. Getting to the goal would be a glorious and humbling feeling.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Take the score (in first comment) and sing it at every concert that avoids our music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYpw...

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There Are Many People - Dennis Bathory-Kitsz - Kevin Scott

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

This demo has been up for a while, but since it's Bandcamp Friday and I'm still raising funds for the performance of "Winter" in 2 weeks, here it is. Please buy it & you'll also get a copy of the live performance plus credit on the final production. dennisbathory-kitsz.bandcamp.com/track/winter...

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Winter: Three Songs on the Nature of Armageddon, by Dennis Bathory-Kitsz

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

I watched "The War Game" (1966) and "Threads" (1984) today. At least the sun is shining outside my window.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

The only films I'd seen of all the nominees were "The Only Girl in the Orchestra" and "I'm Not a Robot" (and 1/4 of "Maria" before dumping out). Apparently good choices. Now I suppose I'll have to catch up.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

We leave for the Bulgarian premiere of "Winter" in 12 days; the symphony will be heard as spring begins. Our expenses are more than projected, but we hope to reach the goal. Please join the other 73 donors to make up the $650 shortfall. Thank you! www.gofundme.com/f/bring-the-...

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Donate to Bring the masterwork "Winter" symphony to life!, organized by Dennis Bathory-Kitsz

Half a lifetime ago, I composed a masterwork. I called it "Winter… Dennis Bathory-Kitsz needs your support for Bring the masterwork "Winter" symphony to life!

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

So my friend Kevin Scott, composer and conductor, posted a rant about American music on Facebook two weeks ago, and he gave me permission to set it to music. And baritone Charles Coleman punched it up. Here it is (with virtual strings). maltedmedia.com/people/batho...

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Just a quick note that my YouTube page always welcomes new viewers/listeners. I'm no popstar who can promote and re-promote something new every few days, but there are a dozen nonpop videos from the past year -- and hundreds far back to the blurry, lo-res ages. www.youtube.com/@bathorykits...

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz

This channel combines four categories of videos: 1. My musical compositions, which is the prime purpose of this channel. 2. My videos of others' music that I have recorded for them in concert. 3. My v...

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I just keep thinking of October 3, 1283. In those days, what 20 shillings bought you in terms of treason.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Okay, I gave up 32 minutes into this. Boring and trite and contrived so far. Should I watch the rest? Will I regret losing those minutes? www.imdb.com/title/tt2289...

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Maria (2024) - IMDb

Maria (2024) Reference View

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Art Candee 🍿🥤 @artcandee.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

CNN's Jim Acosta signing off: "I will not give in to the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too." I will not give in to the lies. I will not give into the fear. Post it on your social media so people can hear from you too. Pass it on.

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Good morning, everyone. "Winter" was written during the stresses of 1986-87: Unabomber, Iran-Contra, N*zi Demanjuk, earthquakes, AZT, threat of nuclear winter. As we enter today's era of threats, your help in bringing together this premiere performance is invited. www.gofundme.com/f/bring-the-...

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Donate to Bring the masterwork "Winter" symphony to life!, organized by Dennis Bathory-Kitsz

Half a lifetime ago, I composed a masterwork. I called it "Winter… Dennis Bathory-Kitsz needs your support for Bring the masterwork "Winter" symphony to life!

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

NY friends: CompCord doesn't have a Bluesky presence, so posting this link from FB. My new piece "The Death-Devil Rages Against the New Moon" for alto sax & string quartet is on this concert along with many others. It'll be great! Please come! www.facebook.com/events/38251...

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Pizza Pizzicato

Event in New York, NY by Composers Concordance on Saturday, February 8 2025

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Gregory Williams recorded my short piece "iota" last year. It was written 14 years ago for the 60x60 project. This is its first pro recording. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwFl...

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iota - Dennis Bathory-Kitsz - Gregory Williams, violin

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Minneapolis folks: In going through old reels, I found one from 11/26/67, Metropolitan Youth Orchestras led by Gerhard Track. Beethoven program. Soloists Thomas Schultz, Linda Edberg, John Wells. Do you want this? I can send it for postage. Or I can also digitize it, for a small fee for my time.

Inside cover of tape reel box. Reads Quarter-track, stereo, 7-1/2"/sec. Youth Symphony Nov. 26, 1967. Metropolitan Youth Orchestras, All Beethoven Program, Gerhard Track, Conductor. Side I. Coriolanus Overture, Op. 62 0-411 (8 min). Concerto for Piano, Violin, Cello, & Orchestra, Op. 59 in C major. 429-941 (15-1/2 min). Piano - Thomas Schultz, Violin - Linda Edberg, Cello - John Wells. Side II. Symphony No. 5 in c minor Op. 47. 0-1125 (32-1/2 min.)

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Dennis Bathory-Kitsz aka Kalvos @bathorykitsz.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

CompCord "Pizza Pizzicato" on Feb 8! If you heard my earlier Death-Devil pieces, you'll want to hear "The Death-Devil Rages at the New Moon" for alto sax & string quartet -- because the moon's not visible to hit your eye like a big pizza pie! But it's still amore! www.facebook.com/events/38251...

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Pizza Pizzicato

Event in New York, NY by Composers Concordance on Saturday, February 8 2025

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