An Ozawa Story, November, 1969
Much has justifiably been written regarding Seiji Ozawa’s extraordinary abilities and achievements as a conductor, and similarly about his generosity, graciousness, and sense of humor
Library Essentials 4: 2 For The Last Days Of Christmas
At the beginning of what in some circles is called the Holy Nights, in others the Twelve Days of Christmas (ending on Twelfth Night, the
Three For The Season–And Beyond
Chicago A Cappella—Songs from around the world (Cedille) The world-class vocal ensemble Chicago a cappella does Christmas choral music fans a real service by daring
Library Essentials 3: Three More (Timeless) Christmas Stars
They may be from the distant past, but these three Christmas recordings hold up as well or better than most anything in the catalog. The
Library Essentials 2: Two Timeless English Christmas Recordings
In the first couple of decades following the advent of the CD in the mid-1980s, new recordings of Christmas music would flood the market each
Library Essentials: Five Discs From Christmases Past
Before we focus attention on some of the newer Christmas releases–beginning later this week–we thought it would be useful to look back at a stocking-full
Mozart At Hallgrímskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavik, Iceland; May 21, 2023—The Reykjavik church known as Hallgrímskirkja, like most of Iceland unlike anything you’ve seen before, itself prepares you for experiencing
Faust’s Beethoven Captivates Harpa Audience
Harpa Concert Hall, Reykjavik, Iceland; May 19, 2023—While the wind whipped in from the North Atlantic, making its own unforgettable impression on people, sea, and
Ullmann’s Kaiser: Still, And Forever Relevant
There are many composers in recent years who have written works to commemorate an event, honor a person, or call attention to an important contemporary
Library Essentials 4: 3 For The Last Days Of Christmas
At the beginning of what in some circles is called the Holy Nights, in others the Twelve Days of Christmas (ending on Twelfth Night, the