Warhorses 'R' Us  share 1 day ago by MK File this under WTF?! I am not sure what happened with concert planning in Chicago this summer. But comparing the programming for the Ravinia and Grant Park festivals one could think that they were spawned by the same uninspired planners. It's not just that they have the same smattering of sure-to-s ... Tonic Blotter - tonicblotter.blogspot.com ·  17 references |
| From Beethoven to Mahler share 4 days ago by msaunders It’s the new fiscal year in many states, as I was reminded on NPR this morning. It’s a big day for me in my intellectual life, too. I have completed my survey of Beethoven’s piano sonatas, and have moved on to the nine Mahler Symphonies. Hopefully, at least a few people will be taking this journey w ... Matthew Saunders' Blog - martiandances.com/blog · 1 reference |
| Mahler bargain share 4 days ago by jami77 4.99 euro on itunes for one of the best versions of Mahler 5. Check out the reviews on Amazon.com or indeed anywhere on the net. It is perhaps an unusual choice for Mahler but the sound is immaculate and the energy in the work is fantastic. The brass in particular stand out as having an exceptional ... Fermata - jamibyrne.wordpress.com |
| Sunny side up! share 4 days ago by gardenofdelight Hi ! As I announced in my previous post, I definitely strutted down the shopping lane on Friday. It was a sunny day in Belgium and my mom and I really enjoyed it a lot! Finally we could spend some mother-daughter time. The supreme moment? I bought the -oh so beautiful- leather handbag I wanted. It’s ... Gardenofdelight's Blog - gardenofdelight.wordpress.com |
| mahler 8, featuring ny phil, et al. avery fisher hall, nyc. share 5 days ago by the wild koba i was at the intense ny philharmonic concert friday night (thanks to the outstanding s.), where mahler's 8th was given a good, solid performance. the piece, which came in at a respectable 84 minutes, had its dynamic highs and lows. the 300+ plus musicians shook the walls when they had to but were ju ... the wild koba's music box - wildkoba.blogspot.com · 7 references |
| What I Read This Weekend share 6 days ago by cultureonthecheap Matthew Gurewitsch’s fantastic profile of mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca: “In Central Europe, where the right opera star can still rock the tabloids, Ms. Garanca has been called ‘the blond Netrebko.’” …and… “‘I’m analytical, not wild,’ she said. ‘When I’m onstage my brain is running like a computer. Th ... Mass Culture Mozart - oliviagiovetti.wordpress.com · Rank: 129,365 · 3 references |
| Impressions share 6 days ago by pgd91 This past Friday and Saturday were spent at Summer Orientation where, in the course of things, I met people, including other music students. The song of the “misunderstood” composer is one that is sung ad nauseum by both posers and professionals alike, which I think is a shame. It’s true that the co ... Twelve tones - twelvetones.wordpress.com |
| Mahler movies share 7 days ago by Chantal I'm not much of a movie-goer. I mean, I'll go and see the new Harry Potter or Star Trek movie, but in general, sitting down for a few hours to watch a movie isn't my idea of a good time. (however, I'll gladly sit down for 7 episodes in a row of Lost, like I just did today. I'm nearly caught up--I ju ... Mahler Owes Me Ten Bucks - mahlerowesmetenbucks.blogspot.com · Rank: 162,224 · 11 references |
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