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Not Out of Breath
A brief overview, in no order of ranking, in response to recent listening experiences that transcended the norm.
Not Out of Breath
A brief overview, in no order of ranking, in response to recent listening experiences that transcended the norm.
Out of Breath (Redux)
The shortest article yet, more an expression of puzzlement than anything else.
Out of Breath (Redux)
The shortest article yet, more an expression of puzzlement than anything else.
Ramble with Waterfall
Bristow and Fry are among America’s first symphonists.
The Comet / Poppea
To factually state that two operas were occurring simultaneously does not reflect the audience’s challenge to sort through various stimuli real-time, and how rewarding it was to experience music and action coalescing.
The Comet / Poppea
To factually state that two operas were occurring simultaneously does not reflect the audience’s challenge to sort through various stimuli real-time, and how rewarding it was to experience music and action coalescing.
Paul Lewis plays Schubert in Boston
Compared to his 2002 and 2013 recordings, Lewis was curious and wiser, pulling us in to discover (or rediscover) Schubert’s innovations, emphasizing the composer’s harmonic detours.
Paul Lewis plays Schubert in Boston
Compared to his 2002 and 2013 recordings, Lewis was curious and wiser, pulling us in to discover (or rediscover) Schubert’s innovations, emphasizing the composer’s harmonic detours.
Another July Ramble
Ligeti’s precisely notated miniatures, sometimes minimal, sometimes Webernian, become anchors for discoveries.
Another July Ramble
Ligeti’s precisely notated miniatures, sometimes minimal, sometimes Webernian, become anchors for discoveries.
A Grumpy Ramble
I took a spin through this release and wanted the pieces to fall into the late 1930s or maybe even the late 1960s.
A Grumpy Ramble
I took a spin through this release and wanted the pieces to fall into the late 1930s or maybe even the late 1960s.
Of Coattails, Hangers-On and Human Zoos
Back in Chicago, back to the fabled yesteryear.
Of Coattails, Hangers-On and Human Zoos
Back in Chicago, back to the fabled yesteryear.
(Dis)Arrangements 17: Brahms
In 1862 Brahms tried his hand at his own string quintet. Unsatisfied with the format, he refashioned the work for two pianos before finally transforming it into a piano quintet.
(Dis)Arrangements 17: Brahms
In 1862 Brahms tried his hand at his own string quintet. Unsatisfied with the format, he refashioned the work for two pianos before finally transforming it into a piano quintet.
Used Bin Troll Tweets QQQ.
Charming examples of British Light Music.
Used Bin Troll Tweets PPP.
If Ólafsson piloted a ferry, he’d take on water and tip out passengers.
Used Bin Troll Tweets PPP.
If Ólafsson piloted a ferry, he’d take on water and tip out passengers.