A heart-sick woman in a late-night dive thinks she’s met the man of her dreams – only to discover that the river of love can …
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Category Archives: music
Several years before I met my dear, sweet McDoc, I had a gentleman friend who appreciated classical music, but who, like many classical listeners, was …
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Music nerds! I am thrilled to announce my induction as the newest contributor to ‘Burgh Vivant, Pittsburgh’s cultural talk magazine! Earlier this month, I chatted …
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Summer in the city is typically a slow time for classical music events. Aside from orchestras with summer pops series, classical groups either take a …
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Did you know, Music Nerds, that classical music can be fun? I know, many people will tell you differently, but I am here to testify …
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When most people think of the GRAMMY awards, they think of the annual television broadcast where the hottest current pop stars perform by and winners …
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Day 24: “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” words by Phillips Brooks; music by Lewis Redner This song is a sentimental favorite of mine. I’ve always …
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Day 23: “I’ll Be Here For Christmas,” Meaghan Smith Not to be confused with “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” today’s song is a more recent …
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Day 22: “In Dulci Jubilo,” attributed to Heinrich Seuse It’s a dream of mine to attend the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols presented at …
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Day 21: Paul McCartney, “Wonderful Christmas Time” Well, everyone has their musical guilty pleasures, and here’s one of mine! I realize that this in one …
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