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Symphony Saturday

And now, we come to the Colossus that overshadows pretty much the entire history of the symphony since he put his pen to paper: Ludwig van Beethoven, whose nine symphonies represent one of the greatest of all human artistic achievements. … Continue reading

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Instaweek

The week in photos….

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Something for Thursday

I’ve been a bit heavy on the orchestral stuff of late, and I imagine I’ll continue in that vein as the year goes by; I seem to be in a real mode of rediscovery of my love of orchestral music. … Continue reading

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A Random Wednesday Conversation Starter

Name your “White Whale” book: that book that has defied your multiple attempts to read it all the way through, but which you keep attempting anyway.

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Killing the Darlings

“In writing, you must kill your darlings.” –William Faulkner So, I’ve been making progress on the first phase of editing on Princesses In SPACE!!! The Sequel to Get Equal (not the actual title). It’s going to be tough making my … Continue reading

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Sentential Links

Linkage…. :: I left the coffee shop, put my mini-van in reverse, a quick return to real life. But I was grounded & understood & grateful. :: This is is going to be the year of me. It’s going to … Continue reading

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Sunday Burst of Weird and Awesome

Oddities and Awesome abound! :: I’ve probably shared this before, but it made the rounds of Facebook again, so here’s what might be the most jaw-dropping walk up a hill in the entire world. :: Abandoned subway infrastructure in Cincinnati. … Continue reading

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Symphony Saturday: Mozart

Last week’s inaugural Symphony Saturday post featured one of Mozart’s youthful works. This week, we turn to what might be his greatest symphony, the Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K 551. Mozart died just three years after completing this … Continue reading

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Instaweek

The week in pictures….

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Something for Thursday (The “Oh yeah, it’s Thursday!” edition)

Good Lord, I have no idea if I’m coming or going lately. Anyway, here’s some Michael Kamen for you: a suite of music from The Iron Giant.

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