Monthly Archives: June 2008

Hearing With New Ears?

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Miss Music Nerd

Cross-posted at the Detroit Symphony Blog. Sometimes before I go to an orchestra concert, I think to myself, “I should listen to a recording of the pieces on the program before I go, so that I can better appreciate the … Continue reading →

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A Lucky Day for Detroit!

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Miss Music Nerd

Cross-posted at the Detroit Symphony Blog, because I am so famous and in demand! If you’re superstitious, you probably already have your lucky rabbit’s foot or some such charm or talisman at the ready, tomorrow being Friday the 13th and … Continue reading →

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Your Questions Answered, vol. 2!

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Miss Music Nerd

Ian from Australia wrote in asking about a popular song based on a melody from an organ concerto by Camille Saint-Saëns. He had heard the pop song before he heard the classical work it was based on, and was trying … Continue reading →

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Two LoveNerds Celebrate One Year!

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Miss Music Nerd

I’m back after a few days off from blogging! I needed a little breather after completing the NaBloPoMohttp://missmusicnerd.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=292&message=1&_wp_original_http_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fmissmusicnerd.wordpress.com%2F challenge, and of course McDoc and I had our 1st wedding anniversary to celebrate!!! We had a lovely, if too brief, getaway … Continue reading →

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