And Happy Passover to everyone still celebrating! A few years ago when I began my church organist job in Boston, I started a tradition of making a Badge of Completion to share with everyone involved in the church marathon that … Continue reading
Notes for a talk I’m giving at SUNY Fredonia this afternoon. Thomas Merton, 1915-1968 Catholic writer and mystic Trappist monk Poet, social activist, student of comparative religion Retreat at St. Gregory’s Monastic spiritual practice: not always relaxing: Psalm 137:7-9 Remember, … Continue reading
I have a little tradition here at Music Nerd Central: every year around this time, I bring you a list of medical-themed songs. What is it about the Ides of March that calls for such a theme, you ask? Well, … Continue reading
Good morning, music nerds! I got up a little while ago and ran to turn on WQED, my local classical radio station, because who doesn’t like to hear beautiful classical music in the morning? But this morning is a bit … Continue reading
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, conductor Shai Wosner, piano Friday, March 8, 2013, 8 pm Program: Wolfgang Amadé Mozart: Serenade No. 6 in D major for Two Small Orchestras, K. 239, “Serenata notturna” Wolfgang Amadé Mozart: Concerto No. … Continue reading
Happy Monday, music nerds! This is a big week for me, as I’m counting down the days until my recital this coming Sunday. Luckily for me, I get to practice on the piano in the recital venue every day this … Continue reading
So, where did you have lunch today, Miss Music Nerd? Why, at the Symphony, of course — where else?! Earlier this morning, I was minding my own business, drinking coffee and reading the internet like a good modern-day bohemian, when … Continue reading
In the midst of jetting around having musical adventures, I do occasionally find time to write music and practice the piano! My most recent work is a set of piano pieces inspired by the writings of Thomas Merton. I premiered … Continue reading
Renée Fleming in Recital: Back Home Again in Indiana! Richard Bado, piano Saturday, March 2, 2013 Fisher Auditorium, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Every once in a while, a live performance goes beyond just being enjoyable and actually seems to permeate … Continue reading
Happy March, music nerds! (How did that happen?) I’m overdue on the tales of my adventures at the 55th Grammys, as I’ve been alternating attending concerts at home in Pittsburgh (about which more later) and recuperating on my fainting couch! … Continue reading