Ho Ho Ho!!!! The kids are all excited because Santa is coming. If the Big Guy manages to find our snow-laden chimney this year I’m a gonna ask him for the following 12 things for Classical Music:
Bill Eddins
Silence is golden…..
This will probably be my shortest post ever. Stop reading this blog and go here for another fabulous exposé of the myth of the Concert Hall as a sacred Temple.
Thoughts on the Jacksonville mess….
The mess in Jacksonville is something about which I should probably keep my mouth shut. But since that has never been my strong suit here are some reflections on that situation, given by someone who was part of the Music Director Search a few years ago. Here goes nothing……..
Random Acts Part Deux!
With thanks to Ron for reminding me to blog about the wonderful ESWAT team at the Edmonton Symphony.
The Dark Side of my Brain…….
I had one of those shocking moments this morning where one realizes that the brain is a fascinating place to inhabit.
Where Angels fear to tread……..
Artists are always amongst the first ones that totalitarian regimes suppress. It is the individuality that makes dictators nervous, and the ability through art to expose fundamental truths. The question arises today about the value of cultural exchanges between (relative) democracies and dictatorships. Is it worth while? The New York Philharmonic is about to find out.
Oh give me a break………
Comes today the stunning news from the L.A. Times that this generation of classical musicians actually listens to other music!!!! Even more amazing, we actually enjoy it and (shudder!!!!!) PLAY IT! I’m SHOCKED!! SHOCKED!!
Music in Airports…..
Those of you who do not know the genius producer Brian Eno well………. where have you been? A short list of those he has worked with: Peter Gabriel, Devo, Laurie Anderson, Talking Heads, David Byrne, Roxy Music, Depeche Mode, U2……. you get the picture. He is also a regular answer in Will Shortz’s New York Times Crossword puzzles. But he came into my mind for another reason lately: strolling through an airport.