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The Guardian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
BBCNOW/Bancroft/Grosvenor review – from the brilliantly bonkers to heavyweight Shostakovich
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales's second Royal Albert Hall date this summer opened with the kind of thing UK audiences only really hear at the Proms: Sofia Gubaidulina's Revue Music for Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Band, written in 1976. It's not what you'd have expected from this serious, intense, spiritually driven composer, who died earlier this year – or, to be honest, from any other composer. It opens in atmospheric, modern-classical style, ominous bells against high, tense strings. Then it explodes into funky bass guitar and brass, driving drum kit and the Star Trek-like ahhing of a close-miked vocal trio – here it was Synergy Vocals – and it's as if the stage has been taken over by Magnum PI. Gubaidulina pits these two musics against each other, with the jazz-funk periodically dissolving into snatches of Mahlerian melody and translucent orchestral stillness – at one point a few lines of poetry are spoken on top, amid an aura of whispers from the orchestral players. Finally, there's a slow splurge of Bond theme-ish excess – brilliantly bonkers, and the Albert Hall loved it. A quick recalibration of the ears was required for Ravel's G major Piano Concerto, Benjamin Grosvenor the quicksilver soloist. His playing brought out the bluesiness of Ravel's music, especially in the slow movement, where the tender, meandering melody sounded a split-second out from the accompaniment, as if it were being delivered by a singer perched on a stool in a jazz club. Every note was clear, even as the conductor Ryan Bancroft romped through ever-faster tempos in the finale – and that also went for Grosvenor's encore, the finale of Prokofiev's Sonata No 7, three glorious minutes of ferocious edge-of-the-seat brilliance. The second half was less crowd-pleasing, if still powerful. Shostakovich's 1962 Symphony No 13 employs a bass-baritone soloist and men's choir to give voice first to a harrowing response to the Holocaust massacre at Babi Yar near Kyiv and then to four other darkly subversive poems about Russia. Bancroft had the orchestra playing with pointed character, and the men of the BBC National Chorus of Wales delivered line after Russian line excellently, but for all his velvety, cavernous bass tone the Lithuanian soloist Kostas Smoriginas needed more swagger in this huge space. Perhaps the work itself travels less well than Shostakovich's other symphonies; certainly, it was a heavy counterweight to a kaleidoscopic first half. Listen again on BBC Sounds until 12 October. The Proms continue until 13 September
Associated Press
24-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Silver Scott Health, Inc. to Offer DNA Vibe's Award-Winning Patented Light Therapy Devices
Division of Silver Scott Mines, Inc. Expands Health and Wellness Offerings FRANKLIN, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / Silver Scott Health, Inc., a division of Silver Scott Mines, Inc. (OTC PINK:SILS), today announced a distribution agreement with DNA Vibe, the innovator behind patented red light therapy devices. Beginning in the third quarter, DNA Vibe's wearable wellness technology will be available for purchase on the Silver Scott Health website, furthering the company's mission to bring scientifically-backed, non-invasive health and wellness solutions to consumers. The product will be available initially on and will expand to other sites owned by Silver Scott Health, Inc. DNA Vibe's 'Jazz Band' certified wellness technology uses a unique combination of red light, infrared, magnetic pulse, and micro-vibration technology to support pain relief, reduce inflammation, and accelerate recovery-all without drugs or invasive procedures. The Jazz Band has garnered enthusiastic support from professional athletes and elite trainers, health professionals, and wellness advocates, along with more than one-hundred thousand Moms, Dads, Grandparents and Kids living happier, healthier, more active lives. 'Partnering with DNA Vibe allows Silver Scott Health to expand into the fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar market of wearable therapeutic technologies,' said Stuart Fine, spokesperson for Silver Scott Mines, Inc. 'This addition strengthens our portfolio and positions us to meet rising consumer demand for accessible, at-home health solutions.' DNA Vibe's technology is not only the most advanced wellness wearable available, it is proudly made in the USA via a transformational community-based manufacturing model, as DNA Vibe aims to make its products in and with the communities it serves. With the global red light therapy market expected to exceed $1.1 billion by 2030, Silver Scott Health is strategically aligning itself with breakthrough wellness solutions that are both effective and scalable. Silver Scott Mines, Inc. (Franklin, NJ), through its health division, continues to seek innovative partnerships and product lines that reflect its commitment to health, longevity, and value creation for shareholders. About Silver Scott Mines, Inc. Silver Scott Mines, Inc. (OTC: SILS) is a diversified company with interests in health, technology, and natural resources. Through its health division, Silver Scott Health, Inc., the company aims to deliver cutting-edge wellness products that align with the growing demand for preventative and personalized care. About DNA Vibe DNA Vibe is a science-backed wellness company specializing in wearable light therapy technology. Its flagship product, the Jazz Band, is used by professional athletes, medical professionals, and everyday people seeking relief and recovery through safe, non-invasive methods. A Veteran-founded company, DNA Vibe's technologies are uniquely and proudly made in the USA. For Investor Relations Contact: Stuart Fine Silver Scott Mines, Inc. Phone: 908-356-9852 Website: Twitter: @silverscottmine @TrustNFT2025 Forward-Looking Statements: This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected and projected. Words such as expects, believes, anticipates, intends, estimates, seeks and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements with respect to revenues, earnings, performance, strategies, prospects and other aspects of the businesses of Silver Scott Mines are based on current expectations that are subject to risks and Silver Scott Mines Inc press release
