Radio Riel

The Absinthe Ball - 7-9pm SLT

2009-11-07T18:29:00.000-08:00

Good evening ladies and gentlemen! Miss GallateaSu Beaumont, the Librarian of the Toussaint L'Ouverture Library of New Toulouse and Miss Gabrielle Riel, the Prim Minister of New Toulouse cordially invite you to the Absinthe Ball this evening in the Library Ballroom in the New Toulouse sim from 7-9pm SLT (http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/63/160/23). The Prim Minister will entertain you with Classical and Early Jazz pieces; you can tune in at http://newtoulouse.radioriel.org. And don't mind the fact that the Prim Minister accidentally opened a portal to the afterlife by mixing Pagan magic on Voodoo land...everything should be fine!

From the Library: Music of the High Renaissance

2009-11-07T02:17:00.000-08:00

In this month's edition of The Early Music Show, we're featuring music of the Renaissance from Germany, France, Italy, Spain and England. In addition we'll hear a variety of songs of the period.

Today's programme is presented by Elrik Merlin and produced by Radio Riel in association with the Alexandrian Free Library Consortium of Second Life. You can listen to the program now at http://main.radioriel.org.

For more information on the Alexandrian Free Library, current exhibits and the work of Consortium members in general, please visit the Alexandrian Free Library website, or one of their branches in-world.

From the Library: Complete Random Riel!

2009-11-05T11:51:00.000-08:00

Gabi's music library on random...who knows what you'll hear! Main will return to "general Classical" music around 9pm SLT this evening.

Radio Riel produces this program in conjunction with the Alexandrian Free Library Consortium of Second Life. You can listen to the program now at http://main.radioriel.org . Today's music originates from the music library of Gabrielle Riel.

For more information on the Alexandrian Free Library, current exhibits and the work of Consortium members in general, please visit the Alexandrian Free Library website, or one of their branches in-world.

World Wednesdays: Sacred Harp

2009-11-04T17:46:00.000-08:00

Sacred Harp or shapenote singing is a distinctive American musical form. Related to other solfege, or named note, systems used in Europe, the Sacred Harp developed in the 19th century as a way of teaching music in communities that lacked musical instruments.

This week's World Wednesdays program will give listeners a taste of a traditional Sacred Harp singing session, featuring a selection of tunes from the Sacred Harp and other shapenote hymnals--including some non-traditional interpretations. The four-note fa-so-la-mi solfege system will be explained. The recordings will include an introductory prayer, and there will be a live "memorial lesson" to remember those who are gone.

World Wednesdays, an informal exploration of traditional music with presenter Otenth Paderborn, occurs weekly from 6-7pm SLT in The Clarendon Conservatory in New Babbage, or listen at http://music.radioriel.org.

From the Library: Celtic

2009-11-04T05:35:00.000-08:00

Today's From the Library highlights the worldwide range of Celtic music, including Brittany and Cape Breton.

Radio Riel produces this program in conjunction with the Alexandrian Free Library Consortium of Second Life. You can listen to the program now at http://music.radioriel.org. Today's music originates from the music library of Otenth Paderborn.

For more information on the Alexandrian Free Library, current exhibits and the work of Consortium members in general, please visit the Alexandrian Free Library website, or one of their branches in-world.

From the Library – Ritual Passages

2009-11-02T01:15:00.000-08:00

Today on Radio Riel, join us for a programme of music that hints at the worlds beyond the veil… music for Samhain, when the boundary between the worlds is thin and an air of mystery can seep through.

We may think of Samhain as being a festival at a specific point in time, and of course it is, but traditionally its influence spread across several days.

The weather has turned, and the feeling in the air is different. Today, we'll be playing music with an otherworldy flavour: quite a bit with Celtic roots but much from other cultures and influences. Much of it – but not all! – will be atmospheric, dreamy and capable of carrying you off into the lands of Faery – or elsewhere.

Today's programme is presented by Elrik Merlin and produced by Radio Riel in association with the Alexandrian Free Library Consortium of Second Life. You can listen to the program now at http://main.radioriel.org.

For more information on the Alexandrian Free Library, current exhibits and the work of Consortium members in general, please visit the Alexandrian Free Library website, or one of their branches in-world.

Halloween Dance at Poppy Estate in Caledon

2009-11-01T00:18:00.000-07:00

Radio Riel provided music at back to back Halloween dances this evening. The first one being at the Peacock Tavern in Wellsian with Gabrielle Riel presenting. The second dance at Autopilotpatty Poppy's regular Saturday evening dance but moved back to 9 pm because of the earlier Ball in Wellsian that was expected to be heavily attended.

Just a few minutes after 9 the crowd began to arrive at the 150m high pavillion that was created especially for the event. Ghosts, electricity, skulls, fog, clouds, blowing curtains; all sorts of creepy halloweenish things would meld with the party goers with their wonderful array of costumes.

Well into the 4th continuous hour of Radio Riel music a special visitor arrived on scene in the form of Miss Infinity Linden. She endured us for well over 30 minutes, possibly longer, joining in the dance and visiting with us. A very delightful person indeed.

Regards
Poppy

This is Halloween!

2009-10-31T09:50:00.000-07:00

Radio Riel wishes you all a Happy All Hallow's Eve and Samhain by playing a special holiday broadcast on all three of Radio Riel's streams today! Listeners of Radio Riel's Main, New Toulouse and Steampunk streams will hear a variety of creepy Classical and Contemporary music to get you in the "spirit" of the day!

Gabrielle Riel will be playing a special, live broadcast from 7-9pm SLT on all three of the Radio Riel streams at the Bashful Peacock's Halloween Ball. She will feature Classical and Early Music in honor of the thinning of the veil and to celebrate her third anniversary of presenting music on the Aethernet. You can join us at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Wellsian/212/219/23, or you can listen on Radio Riel's Main stream, http://main.radioriel.org !

Radio Riel produces this program in conjunction with the Alexandrian Free Library Consortium of Second Life. You can listen to the program now at http://main.radioriel.org . Today's music originates from the music library of Gabrielle Riel.

For more information on the Alexandrian Free Library, current exhibits and the work of Consortium members in general, please visit the Alexandrian Free Library website, or one of their branches in-world.

From the Library: A Tribute to Alicia de Larrocha

2009-10-29T05:50:00.000-07:00

Today's program is a tribute to the Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha, who passed away last month on September 25. I am presenting many pieces performed by Ms. de Larrocha, as well as Spanish Classical music and piano works played by the wonderful pianists from Magnatune.

Here is her obituary from the Associated Press:

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Critically acclaimed Spanish pianist dies at 86

By CIARAN GILES - Associated Press Writer

MADRID

Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha, who thrilled music listeners for decades with polished and enthralling interpretations of great classical works and Spanish masters, has died aged 86.

Measuring just under 5 foot (1.52 meters), and with unusually small hands for a piano virtuoso, de Larrocha won listeners over with the richness and robustness of her sound.

Critically acclaimed for her technique in performing Mozart, Beethoven, Schuman and Rachmaninov, de Larrocha was also seen as unrivaled in her interpretation of Spanish composers such as Manuel de Falla as well as masters from her native Catalonia like Enrique Granados and Isaac Albeniz.

Gregor Benko, a piano music expert, music producer and family friend, confirmed her death. Benko said de Larrocha had been in poor health for two years, since breaking her hip. She died late Friday in a Barcelona hospital.

De Larrocha retired from public performances in 2003 after 75 years as a professional pianist.

Born in Barcelona on May 23, 1923, she began playing piano at the age of 3, and two years later gave her debut public performance during the International Exposition in Barcelona. Four years later an eager music industry had pressed and marketed her first vinyl record.

The daughter and niece of pianists, as a child de Larrocha received classes from renowned teachers such as Frank Marshall, himself a disciple of the pianist Enrique Granados, and theorist Ricardo Lamote de Grignon.

De Larrocha was invited to play at Barcelona's Palau de la Musica when only 6, and by age 11 she was already a soloist with the Madrid Symphony Orchestra.

By the time she was 20, she was playing to full houses around Spain, displaying a style and skill that transcended her age. In 1947 she began to make an impression on the European circuit, and was soon playing all the major musical centers.

De Larrocha's style combined poetic interpretation, gracefulness and subtlety with technical virtuosity and remarkable focus, which enabled her to produce a beautifully layered sound capable of grand, temperamental flourishes.

She made her first trip to the United States in 1955, invited by Alfred Wallestein, and toured with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. It was this tour that allowed her to break through to gain recognition as one of the world's most outstanding pianists.

De Larrocha went on to become a regular performer at New York's Lincoln Center, featuring in its prestigious Mostly Mozart Festival and interpreters series.

Over the years she was awarded myriad prizes, including the Prince of Asturias Prize in 1994, Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters in Paris in 1988 and the Paderewski Memorial Medal. She was awarded honorary doctorates by the universities of Michigan, Middlebury College-Vermont and Carnegie Mellon.

Her recordings earned her four Grammies and numerous other prizes in Europe.

She was married to the late Spanish pianist Juan Torra, with whom she had two children.

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Radio Riel produces this program in conjunction with the Alexandrian Free Library Consortium of Second Life. You can listen to the program now at http://main.radioriel.org . Today's music originates from the music library of Gabrielle Riel.

For more information on the Alexandrian Free Library, current exhibits and the work of Consortium members in general, please visit the Alexandrian Free Library website, or one of their branches in-world.

Terpsichore Tuesday - Gen X with Gabi: 1997 & 1998

2009-10-27T16:43:00.000-07:00

It's Terpsichore Tuesday, and also "Generation X with Gabi, so please join me, Gabrielle Riel, tonight from 6:00pm - 7:30pm SLT in Kingdom Park in the City of Enoch (http://slurl.com/secondlife/City%20of%20Enoch/94/174/27) as I feature unique hits from the years 1997 and 1998. If you can not join us, please tune in on Radio Riel's Event stream http://event.radioriel.org .

FTL: SCOTS CELTIC MUSIC

2009-10-27T04:00:00.000-07:00

Today I bring you Pipin Hot Scots Music both Traditional and New.. Enjoy ...

Radio Riel produces this program in conjunction with the Alexandrian Free Library Consortium of Second Life. You can listen to the program now at http://main.radioriel.org . Today's music originates from the music library of Soliel Snook.

For more information on the Alexandrian Free Library, current exhibits and the work of Consortium members in general, please visit the Alexandrian Free Library website, or one of their branches in-world.

From the Library: Folk Byways

2009-10-26T03:04:00.001-07:00

This time in Folk Byways, we're featuring music from both sides of the Atlantic, and both traditional and modern. Thus you'll hear artists as diverse as Cordelia's Dad and Leonard Cohen; Fairport Convention and Karine Polwart, Hem and Jennifer Warnes, Gillian Welch and Kate Rusby, Coope, Boyes & Simpson and Alison Krauss. And, of course, many more.

At the same time, the moods vary from the broad to the intimate, from the light to the serious and deeply moving.

The programme today is presented by Elrik Merlin and produced by Radio Riel in association with the Alexandrian Free Library Consortium of Second Life. You can listen to the program now at http://main.radioriel.org.

For more information on the Alexandrian Free Library, current exhibits and the work of Consortium members in general, please visit the Alexandrian Free Library website, or one of their branches in-world.

The Bashful Peacock Palm Court Tea Dance - 3:00pm - 5:00pm SLT

2009-10-25T12:41:00.000-07:00

Mr. Rudolpho Woodget cordially invites you to his fabulous establishment, The Bashful Peacock, today, October 25 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm SLT.

Join the crowd for fun, dancing and conversation as Gabrielle Riel plays the music for the event!

The Bashful Peacock is Caledon's gathering place for ladies and gentlemen who prefer the company of ladies and gentlemen, respectively. All residents and friends of the 19th Century Grid will find a warm welcome there.

The SLURL is http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Wellsian/212/219/23, or you can listen on Radio Riel's Main stream, http://main.radioriel.org !

Gabrielle at Burning Life Center Stage - 9-10am SLT

2009-10-25T08:27:00.000-07:00

Good morning and Happy Sunday! Please join me (Gabrielle Riel) as I play live at the Center Stage at Burning Life from 9:00am - 10:00am SLT on Sunday, October 25. You can tune in on http://event.radioriel.org - I am simulcasting to our stream. I am going to play old skool Techno at the following SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Burning%20Life-12%20Mile/250/15/25 .

From the Library: The Light Programme

2009-10-24T02:05:00.000-07:00

Join us today on Radio Riel for another journey into the world of Light Music from the middle of the 20th Century.

Light Music is characterised by a predominance of melody – generally memorable melody – which is one reason why it is a perfect companion to broadcasting, providing themes and even incidental music to drama, documentary, news and current affairs, and game shows. Often, people can recall the themes that punctuated their lives many, many decades ago. On today's programme, you'll hear the 'middle bits' you perhaps never heard before, as we play the pieces in full.

Today we will be featuring Ted Heath and His Music, Sydney Torch and the Queen's Hall Light Orchestra, Gavin Sutherland and the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, and many more.

The programme opens, as always, with the traditional BBC Light Programme interval chimes and one of the two arrangements of Oranges and Lemons (this time that arranged by Spike Hughes and played by the BBC Theatre Orchestra conducted by Harold Lowe) that used to open the Light Programme in the 1940s-50s.

The Light Programme is presented by Elrik Merlin as part of our series From the Library. For more information on the world of Light Music, please read this previous article.

Today's programme on Radio Riel is produced in conjunction with the Alexandrian Free Library Consortium of Second Life. You can tune in now at http://music.radioriel.org .

For more information on the Alexandrian Free Library, current exhibits and the work of Consortium members in general, please visit the Alexandrian Free Library website, or one of their branches in-world.

Weird Al Birthday Celebrations

2009-10-23T06:04:00.000-07:00

Join Edward Pearse for a musical tribute to the King of Parody on his 50th birthday. From original tracks to more recent, and some unreleased tunes, join us at the The Clarendon in New Babbage.

Old tunes, new tunes and Weird tunes.

Free accordions and Twinkie Weiner Sandwiches for all!

"For A Fuschia Dollars More" – Today at High Noon

2009-10-23T00:00:00.000-07:00

Don't miss the latest in the long-running series of blockbuster parties
inspired by the most dreadful puns.

From the producers of The Spy Who Lagged Me,
Back to the Fuschia and Fuschiarama…
now, from out of the Old West sunset when you least expected it,
comes…

For a Fuschia Dollars More…
The Good, The Bad, and the Pixie.

For the very best – and the very worst – of themes from the Old West and much more, come to Fuschia's Frocks, Caledon Wellsian, on Friday 23rd at High Noon… and draw! er, sorry, dance!
Dreadful versions of well-known songs! Hilarious musical diversions!
Ukeleles! The London Symphony Orchestra! And more!

Be there:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Wellsian/208/172/41

(imagine this bit in very tiny squashed-up printing that you can't read):
Directed by Fuschia Begonia and Professor Alfonso Avalanche.
Score by Elrik G Merlin on http://event.radioriel.org
Color by Watercolor.
Produced by rubbing two sticks together.
Australian Advisory: May Contain Traces of Rolf Harris

World Wednesdays: A Real Riot

2009-10-21T16:54:00.001-07:00

I'm tired and loopy, and I [Otenth] will be getting up at an unheard-of hour in the morning to begin my journey to SteamCon. So tonight's World Wednesdays will be an exploration of one of Radio Riel's favorite traditional music genres: Parody! And who better than the ultimate classical riot, Anna Russell!

The program will run just over an hour and 15 minutes and will culminate with Miss Russell's famous 20-minute "Ring of the Nibelungs."

World Wednesdays, an informal exploration of traditional music with presenter Otenth Paderborn, occurs weekly from 6-7pm SLT in The Clarendon Conservatory in New Babbage, or listen at http://music.radioriel.org.

It's Coming… High Noon on Friday: The Good, The Bad, and The Pixie!

2009-10-21T09:20:00.001-07:00

From the producers of Fuschiarama, Back To The Fuschia,
and The Spy Who Lagged Me…
we present another in a series of awesome parties
based on appalling puns:
For a Fuschia Dollars More – The Good, The Bad, And The Pixie.
Fuschia's Frocks, Caledon Wellsian, High Noon on Friday.
Be there.

Australian Advisory: May Contain Traces of Rolf Harris

From the Library: Riotous Repeat

2009-10-21T05:13:00.000-07:00

The complex music and violent dance steps depicting fertility rites first drew catcalls and whistles from the crowd. At the start with the opening bassoon solo, the audience began to boo loudly due to the slight discord in the background notes behind the bassoon's opening melody. There were loud arguments in the audience between supporters and opponents of the work. These were soon followed by shouts and fistfights in the aisles. The unrest in the audience eventually degenerated into a riot. The Paris police arrived by intermission, but they restored only limited order. Chaos reigned for the remainder of the performance, and Stravinsky himself was so upset on account of its reception that he fled the theater in mid-scene, reportedly crying. (Wikipedia)

Today's program features classical music that provoked riots. Granted, not all the riots were as spectacular as that reported from the premiere of Le Sacre du Printemps! Other works in today's program include La muette de Portici by Daniel François Esprit Auber, Salomé by Richard Strauss, The Miraculous Mandarin by Bela Bartok, and Chanson madécasses by Maurice Ravel, other works by these composers, and works by Satie, Berlioz, and Rimsky-Korsakov.

Radio Riel produces this program in conjunction with the Alexandrian Free Library Consortium of Second Life. You can listen to the program now at http://music.radioriel.org. Today's music originates from the music library of Otenth Paderborn.

For more information on the Alexandrian Free Library, current exhibits and the work of Consortium members in general, please visit the Alexandrian Free Library website, or one of their branches in-world.

Illustration: The Great Sacrifice, 2nd variant, 1912, by Nikolai Roerich. Set design for Sergei Diaghilev's production of Le Sacre du Printemps, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris, 1913.

Burning Life While Burning the Midnight Oil

2009-10-20T15:51:00.000-07:00

Ok all you Aussies, stay at home Euros and Brits and North American Insomniacs! Please join me (Gabrielle Riel) as I play live at the Berlin Stage at Burning Life from 2:00am - 5:00am SLT on Wednesday, October 21. Yes, I think I did lose my mind when I told the organizers that I could play at any time...

You can tune in on http://event.radioriel.org - I am simulcasting to our stream. I am going to play some Steampunk, some Electronica and whatever else I can think of. Or please join me on the Giant Scorpion at the following SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Burning%20Life-Sulphur/231/6/26 . (Yeah, the stage is a giant Scorpion...definitely the most unique stage I will have ever played.)

Scottish Celtic

2009-10-20T09:07:00.001-07:00

Today, I bring you only Scottish Celtic/Gaelic artist with current and traditional sounds. Enjoy

Radio Riel produces this program in conjunction with the Alexandrian Free Library Consortium of Second Life. You can listen to the program now at http://main.radioriel.org . Today's music originates from the music library of Soliel Snook.

For more information on the Alexandrian Free Library, current exhibits and the work of Consortium members in general, please visit the Alexandrian Free Library website, or one of their branches in-world.

Primgraph Release Party - Winterfell 1pm SLT

2009-10-17T06:04:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, October 17th, please join the cast of the Quest for the Golden Prim in a quest for fun. It all starts at 1pm slt with a Quest for the Golden Prim Podcast, which will be recorded by Radio Riel and heard on Radio Riel's Event Stream. Immediately after, at 2pm slt, The Primgraph's Winterfell Issue Party commences. Mingle and dance with your favorite stars of the Quest as Elrik Merlin sets the mood with music, which may be heard on Radio Riel's Main Stream. The party runs till 3:30 pm slt.

If you haven't yet read Issue 8 of the Primgraph, do let me entice you. This is our spookiest issue ever! We explore the Dark Victorian sims of Winterfell, the perfect setting for the season. You'll also find heaps of news about the steampunk sims, a fantastic ghost story set in New Babbage and written by the city's maceholder, the newest installment of The Quest for the Golden Prim, and so very, very much more!

Here is the SLurl for all the festivities at the Green Fairy in Winterfell Absinthe. Please join us!

From the Library: A Victorian Entertainment

2009-10-17T04:04:00.001-07:00

Today on Radio Riel, please join us for a day of music from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The show will include popular songs and ballads familiar to those of us who frequent the music-halls.

In addition we shall be enjoying some of the marvellous musical confections of Mr Lionel Monckton and, from time to time, we shall regale you with the sounds of the latest in Mechanical Instrumentation, including the famous Carousel Steam-Organ.

We also have a treat for you in the form of two of the Very Latest Instruments in the Mechanicall Tradition, namely the Famous Cybraphon, whose feelings are well-known to those of us who frequent the Æther-nets; and the latest Musicall Entertainments from the redoubtable Professor Armchair, courtesy of our friends at Magnatune.com, who may be known to you as tending to be tempted by Too Much Mustard. (And while we are at it, we'll hear the 1913 Princes Band rendering of the piece by the same name.)

We guarantee that a most enjoyable time is to be had by all.

Then please join us in Winterfell Absinthe for the Quest for the Perfect Prim Podcast at 1pm SLT, which will be carried on our Events Stream, to be followed by the Primgraph Issue Party at 2pm SLT, back once again on our Main Stream. Full details may be found here.

From the Library is produced by Radio Riel in conjunction with the Alexandrian Free Library Consortium of Second Life. You can listen to the programme now at http://music.radioriel.org. Today's programme is presented by Elrik Merlin.

For more information on the Alexandrian Free Library, current exhibits and the work of Consortium members in general, please visit the Alexandrian Free Library website, or one of their branches in-world.

Mactavish-Obolensky Wedding Rehearsal - 4pm SLT

2009-10-15T15:00:00.000-07:00

Ladies and Gentlemen, you are all cordially invited to the Mactavish-Obolensky Wedding Rehearsal, Thurs Oct 15 at 4pm SLT in Wheatstone Waterways, New Babbage. After the Rehearsal there will be a dance with music presented by Gabrielle Riel. Tune in to the music for the evening on http://main.radioriel.org .

The organizers strongly suggest that attendees do bring firearms and other weapons for personal protection as these sorts of events have been know to erupt in chaos.

Miss Obedience Mactavish has lived all of her life in New Toulouse until moving to New Babbage for her impending nuptials. The Mactavish family is one of Old New Taloo's finest, please join me at this celebration for the last of their line!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Wheatstone%20Waterways/21/23/109