Mel Braun's Move From The Piano

Throughout the piece, the piano’s dynamics were played at a mezzo forte level. There was at times quick staccatos and accents, however I heard very little crescendos and diminuendos. If there was anything more I would have liked from the piece it would have been a broader range of dynamics that came from the pianist. Even when the baritone had nothing to sing, the constant monochromatic sound from the piano was unmoving.
However, as my disappointment about the lack of adversity coming from the piano invaded my thoughts, the mood of the piece shifted to a minor key a more ominous sound came from the baritone. For me, being able to hear such a distinct shift in the overall mood of the piece and hearing a change in the dynamic contrast made this particular section the most notable throughout the piece. The baritone's voice got extremely low as result of the piano losing its light upbeat feeling. The singer’s voice was unwavering and strong throughout the entire piece, …show more content…
Braun graduated from the University of Toronto with a Masters Degree in Vocal Performance. He is a music director as well as a teacher, overseeing musical ensembles at the University of Manitoba, as well as helping to train and teach singers. Mel Braun is a multitalented performer, with experience and comfort zone ranging from operas, oratorios, and recitals. His willingness for new collaborations was showcased in this Noon Hour Concert with Laura Loewen.
Laura Loewen is a collaborative pianist, sharing her talent throughout the world in concerts in places such as Europe, South America, and Asia. She shares her talent locally, mentoring and coaching as a professor of Collaborative Piano and is the Vocal Coach stationed at the University of Manitoba. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Doctorate of Musical Arts