Monthly Archives: July 2007

Dangerous?

Dangerous?

He’s cute. Even scary. But is he dangerous? While walking through Stanley Park in Vancouver, BC last week, we came along a crowd of people, cameras …

 

Alaska

Alaska

I just returned from Alaska. On the ship was a young Polish quartet called Le Passione, which performed some classical pieces… among them were some barque …

 

Improvisata by Europa Galante

Improvisata by Europa Galante

Fabio Biondi and company recently released a new CD on Virgin Classics based on more “concerti con titoli” although many are not concertos at all. …

 

iPhone Improvement?

iPhone Improvement?

Blogs are “a flutter” with comments on the iPhone–what people love about it–and what needs improved. I like the iPhone. AT&T’s coverage could improve, for …

 

Dudamel and Beethoven

Dudamel and Beethoven

A colleague recently lent me her copy of Beethoven’s “Fifth” and “Seventh” symphonies, performed on DG by the Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra (Venezuela), directed by …