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Classical Music/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer any questions about classical music, including opera, early music, instruments, and music theory. I have a special interest in experimental or modern music.
Experience in the area
I have a masters in musicology and have completed all but my dissertation in Ph.D. studies at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music.
Publications
I have written program notes for orchestras and opera companies throughout the US.
Education/Credentials
I have a BME in music education from Morehead State University in KY, a MA in music history from Marshall University in WV, and am working on a Ph.D. at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music.
Past/Present Clients
San Antonio Symphony Orchestra, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, University of Southern California, University of South Carolina, Columbus (GA) Symphony Orchestra, Lucca Opera Festival (Italy), Bay Atlantic Symphony (NJ), Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic, Cascade Symphony, Lincoln (NE) Symphony, Boise Philharmonic, Augusta (GA) Symphony, Chattanooga Symphony & Opera, Pine Bluff (AR) Symphony
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David | 04/29/12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Thank you : ) |
| Ishrat | 04/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much. You helped me ..... |
| Jennifer | 03/08/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so very much! I have ..... |
| Thom | 01/13/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | That's a bummer, but as I look ..... |
| Brynhilde | 01/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks |
Recent Answers from Craig Doolin
2012-05-06 string quartet:
Hi Shirlee, I went through all of the scores for the 3 Brahms quartets and the 16 by Beethoven. There is only one movement that matches your description, although it does not match it completely.
2012-04-25 Identifying some music pieces:
My use of the word "dissonant" referred to a method of tension/release that is used in modern music. It was not present in Baroque music in quite the same way. One good source of general music terminology
2012-04-24 Identifying some music pieces:
Hi David, Sorry to be the bringer of bad news, but both of these clips represent newer music. Most likely they were composed for the documentary. Interestingly, they use solo cello, harpsichord, and
2012-04-22 Piece Identification:
Hi Ishrat, It took some research, but what you are hearing is the second movement of an early piano sonata by Beethoven. It is from the first of the three sonatas published in 1783. Beethoven was
2012-04-09 American Classical Music:
Hi Morgan, Sorry about the delay in answering you. Classical music was probably more popular in the 19th century than it is now. The mass commercialization of music was only beginning in the 1890s
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