As relatives have moved about, they have openly expressed their appreciation, and the drone of digging has found a new accompaniment, a melancholy yet melodious chorus of "Thank you, thank you, thank you" broken only by soft sounds of weeping.
Other attractions include the four-day New York Video Festival, a new dance by Shen Wei in which performers will paint the stage of Alice Tully Hall, and a screening of "Un Chien Andalou" with new accompaniment by four contemporary composers, performed by Ensemble Sospeso.
On 15 August, 2004, MOTD2, a new accompaniment to the main programme, was broadcast for the first time, presented by Adrian Chiles.
Then for the Netherland's Wind Ensemble I wrote Fairest Isle, new accompaniments to a bunch of Purcell's songs, as well as completing and seriously tampering with the unfinished Staircase Overture, which in my hands became Step By Step - probably more of a wobbly step ladder.
Various silent films - Nosferatu, Metropolis, et al - have been given new musical accompaniment in recent years.
From the very first day we've heard the news: Now America can live the life the rest of the world lives -- bombs, poison, dread, fear, sacrifice, loss, threat -- the new global accompaniment to life's ordinary routines.
January 30 2011 In a robust week for violinists, the energetic and inquisitive young musician has the stage at the 92nd Street Y to herself, performing works for violin alone by Ysaÿe, Saariaho, Carter, Salonen ("Lachen Verlernt," with a new video accompaniment by Tal Rosner), and, of course, Bach (the Partitas Nos. 2-3, including the "Chaconne").
The New Yorkers' accompaniments were notable more for skill of execution (the dynamics exceptionally well-calibrated by Gilbert), than for much sense of warmth.
The vaporous nature of the frequent New Age-style accompaniment did not help.
Two large crabs, lightly floured and sauteed crisp, came in a soupcon of piquant brown butter caper sauce, resting on a bed of sauteed broccoli rape, with boats of new potatoes as accompaniment.
Presley assembled new, top-notch accompaniment, led by guitarist James Burton and including two gospel groups, The Imperials and Sweet Inspirations.
