My apologies for having gone rather quiet for a while, but life has kept me very busy. In addition to attending some concerts I haven’t yet written about, (Can we just say that Holly Mulcahy’s performance of the Higdon violin concerto was beyond stellar?!) I’ve been working extra hours at my real job, working on … Continue reading
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Rachel Barton Pine – Mozart Violin Concertos
I hope you love Mozart, because I recently picked up a fabulous new CD of his violin concertos played by Rachel Barton Pine which you won’t want to miss! Violinist Rachel Barton Pine was first introduced to me, thanks to a comment left on Giocosity, by a Columbus Symphony Orchestra musician who told me about this … Continue reading
Classical 101 – Keep the Music Alive
Today is Match Day at Classical 101, my local classical music radio station here in central Ohio. Basically – it’s a 1-day fundraiser where all donations are going to be matched by donors who wanted to give a little something extra. (Or – a lot extra, really!) Classical 101 is a wonderful classical music station with super … Continue reading
Great Last-Minute Christmas Music
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! OK fine – it’s definitely looking a lot like Christmas especially for Buffalo, which is still holding all the snow for us! I’ve recently tried out a couple of new albums and if you’re still looking for some great music to play at home for Christmas eve tonight, then I strongly suggest you … Continue reading
Sounds of the Season
Sunday evening, I attended a delightful concert put on by the Westerville Symphony up at Otterbein in Riley Auditorium at the Battelle Fine Arts Center. A new venue for me it allowed for a smaller, more intimate performance setting, perfect for when you’re going to be singing along! (Or in my case, “singing!”) Under the direction … Continue reading
Up On The Housetop
Civil War era fun fact learned at tonight’s Christmas concert by the Westerville Symphony: The song Up On The Housetop was written by Ohioan Benjamin Hanby who premiered the song in Richmond, Indiana in 1864. He had previously resigned his job as a minister because he scandalously believed that church services should include music, so … Continue reading
Christmas Treats
With the holidays upon us, I wanted to share some fun, musical Christmas treats that I’ve found through various places online. So sit back with a cup of tea – Earl Grey – Hot, of course, and enjoy! German Grocery Store – Some well-trained cashiers! US Air Force Band – Nice day at the Smithsonian! … Continue reading
