Where
does the word 'criticism' come from?
The
term criticism includes three overlapping fields of inquiry-- history,
theory, and evaluative criticism. In history, the work is viewed as part
of a historical process. In theory an attempt is made to describe the
principles of the art form, its genres, techniques and functions. Criticism
in the narrow sense of evaluative criticism concerns the study and analysis
of specific works and their authors. This judgmental role is often singled
out as the particular task of criticism and is a view sanctioned by the
etymology of the term, which is derived from the Greek krinein, "to judge."
The term kritikos as "a judge of literature" originated as early as the
end of the 4th century BC.
Today
the role of critic has expanded. Thousands of new works are being released
daily and in this flood of output we often trust the critic to suggest
to us which works are worthwhile. He has in fact become critic and curator.
"A
'critic' is a man (or woman) who creates nothing and thereby feels qualified
to judge the work of creative men (and women). There is logic in this;
he is unbiased - he hates all creative people equally." - Robert A. Heinlein,
The Notebooks of Lazarus Long
This
rather harsh quote of Robert A. Heinlein rings true sometimes, but today
we need the critic more than ever, to help us cut through endless new
works and releases.
-Ottmar
Reviews/Interviews:
May,
2004
Media Court: Flamenco Revisited
March,
2003
"The Santa Fe Sessions", reviews by Billboard, AMG
Review, NY Post, WalMart,
and SmoothJazz.com
July,
2002
Media Court: "Flamenco Concrete"
June,
2002, Rev Robert Walmsley
Omega Directory magazine
May,
2002
Media Court: "The Bavarian Mariachi"
April
8, 2000
BILLBOARD MAGAZINE
March
2000, Paula Edelstein, www.jazzreview.com
Ottmar Liebert's "Nouveau Flamenco"
is a Perfect Musical Companion
February
17, 2000, Yoshi Kato, San Jose Mercury News
Putting it All Together
Amazon.Com
, John Diliberto 2000
Where It All Began
2000,
CNN.COM
"Christmas + Santa Fe"
2000,
Amazon.Com, Martin Keller
"Christmas Standards"
October
1999, Rege Behe, Tribune-Review
Liebert appreciates the New Age of sound
October
1999, Lynn Saxberg, The Ottawa Citizen
New age for Ottmar, Guitar virtuoso's
blend of flamenco and jazz
has attracted a diverse audience
June
1999, Lisa Wilton, Calgary Sun
A flamenco feast, Ottmar Liebert
brings his unique musical recipe to Calgary
June
1999, Jonathan Widran, Jazziz
Contempo: Orginal Sparks &
Rudimentary Charms
June
1999, Mark Jeffrey, New Age Voice Magazine
A Conversation with Ottmar Liebert
May
1999, John Diliberto, Amazon.com
Full Circle with Ottmar Liebert
1999,
Paige La Grone, Amazon.com
Innamorare
1999,
Jazziz
Innamorare
May
1998, James Rotondi, Guitar Player
Ottmar Liebert
1998,
Steve Lawrence
Flamenco meets Classical - A chat with Ottmar
Liebert
1998,
Richard Mahler
Fifteen Minutes With Ottmar Liebert
October
1997, "Zip", Sunshine Gazette
The Hours Between Night and Day
June
1997, Fish Growkowsky, Express Writer
Ottmar Liebert: International Man
of Mystery
June
1997, Lisa Wilton, Calgary Sun
Ottmar Casts Spell on Fans
December
1997, Lynn Cline, Pasatiempo/New Mexican,
New CD Resonates with Beauty
1997,
James Rotondi
The Orchestra
1997,
Paul Cantin
Ottmar Dodges Formulas
May
1996, David Veitch, Calgary Sun
Honest Ottmar
August
1996, Paul Cantin, Ottawa Sun
Ottmar Dodges Formulas
1996,
Nokhanya
Carlos Santana and Ottmar Liebert+Luna
Negra