While rehearsing “Ode to Joy,” the climactic final movement of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, soprano Pat Rowser discovered it had plenty of high notes. And another challenge presented itself: “Ode to Joy” lyrics are in German.
The 2009 Lyrics & Lyricists season at the 92nd Street Y the first season under the guidance of new artistic director Deborah Grace Winer will feature shows created by guest artistic directors Martin Charnin, David Zippel, Robert Kimball, Rex Reed and Billy Stritch.
LOS ANGELES - Nangulila ako bigla! said actress Marie-France Arcilla via e-mail about being surprised by Tony Award nominee and current Broadway sensation, Lin-Manuel Miranda, with Filipino lyrics in a new song he wrote for her character in a restaging of the musical, Working.
They sound just like they did in their 1980’s heyday - same licks, same lyrics - but Journey is back with an unlikely lead singer they found ? in the Philippines.
New Orleans voodoo-funk pioneer Dr. John is renowned for his slinky and celebratory hometown grooves. But his newest CD, “City That Care Forgot” (credited to “Dr. John and the lower 911″), blends smooth R&B with lyrics that fume at the city’s…
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