Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Saturday, April 20, 2019
'Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young,' by David Browne book review - The Washington Post
'Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young,' by David Browne book review - The Washington Post
By then end, Babe Ruth hated the Yankees, Ripken the Orioles, and CSNY each other.....
By then end, Babe Ruth hated the Yankees, Ripken the Orioles, and CSNY each other.....
Friday, April 19, 2019
Hearing loss not just the bane of rock musicians; Royal Opera House loses appeal over loss of viola player's hearing - BBC News
Royal Opera House loses appeal over viola player's hearing - BBC News
On 1 September 2012, Mr Goldscheider was seated directly in front of the brass section of the orchestra for a rehearsal of Wagner's thunderous opera Die Walkure in the famous orchestra pit of the opera house, in Covent Garden.
The bell of a trumpet was immediately behind his right ear during the rehearsal and noise levels reached 132 decibels - roughly equivalent to that of a jet engine.
His hearing was irreversibly damaged. Mr Goldscheider, from Bedfordshire, now has to wear ear defenders to carry out everyday household tasks such as preparing food.....
On 1 September 2012, Mr Goldscheider was seated directly in front of the brass section of the orchestra for a rehearsal of Wagner's thunderous opera Die Walkure in the famous orchestra pit of the opera house, in Covent Garden.
The bell of a trumpet was immediately behind his right ear during the rehearsal and noise levels reached 132 decibels - roughly equivalent to that of a jet engine.
His hearing was irreversibly damaged. Mr Goldscheider, from Bedfordshire, now has to wear ear defenders to carry out everyday household tasks such as preparing food.....
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Monday, April 15, 2019
Encounter with Notre Dame
Nearly 50 years ago, I heard the organist of Notre Dame, Paris, Pierre Cochereau, in concert at the Ohio State University. It was Wed-Apr-12-1972. Now, as this icon of Western Christendom and a birthplace of the Western classical music tradition burns, many hearts are sinking a bit, mine included.
Here was the program from M. Cochereau:
Perotin le Grand Pedal point en triple
Raquet Fantaisie
Dacquin Noel sur lees flutes
Calviere Pieces breves
Vierne Sym. No 2 for grand organ, excerpts
Saint-Martin Offertoire sur two noels
Cochereau Improvisations on two themes
Here was the program from M. Cochereau:
Perotin le Grand Pedal point en triple
Raquet Fantaisie
Dacquin Noel sur lees flutes
Calviere Pieces breves
Vierne Sym. No 2 for grand organ, excerpts
Saint-Martin Offertoire sur two noels
Cochereau Improvisations on two themes
One of the themes was "Carmen Ohio," the alma mater of our great university. His improvisation was remarkable.
I well recall this was a cold, rainy night. Only a few devotees turned out to find seats in the cavernous Mershon Auditorium. We went backstage afterwards. Monsieur Cochereau was most gracious to meet his public.
Sadly, this great artist suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and passed on 12 years later, just 59. His art lives on, and ones feels certain, even today as the flames rage, that his ancient, venerable Notre Dame will be rebuilt and live on, too.
Monday, April 08, 2019
Saturday, April 06, 2019
Tuesday, April 02, 2019
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