Happy Friday, music nerds! Today’s edition of Friday Nerdy Music Links will be brief, because Miss Music Nerd has been running herself ragged this week working on a project to be announced at a later date. (Part of my extramusical … Continue reading
Cantata Singers: The Astonished Breath Saturday, January 21, 2012 Alfred Schnittke: Concerto for Mixed Chorus Arvo Pärt: Berliner Messe When I was growing up, my family had a sheet music collection stashed near the piano, full of show tunes, old-timey … Continue reading
So I went to my first Red Sox game tonight. Yes, it’s true — McDoc and I have been in Boston for 10 days short of a year now, but hadn’t gone to a game yet! What can I say? … Continue reading
A few months ago, I took a job as a church organist/choir director at a small parish here in Boston, ending an extended sabbatical from church music that started back when McDoc and I got married and I wanted to … Continue reading
I’ve been slaving over a hot piano quite a bit more than usual lately! I’d like to say it’s due to a frenzy of inspiration, but truthfully, it has more to do with perspiration – if you’re a perfectionist/procrastinator like … Continue reading
Happy International Women’s Day, music nerds! As luck would have it, I have an outstanding woman to introduce to you today! Gail Archer is a very busy concert organist and dedicated teacher with an impressive list of projects to her … Continue reading
Note: Thanks to the generosity of many friends, I am 20% of the way to my goal for my California trip, after just a couple of days! Can you help me get the rest of the way? In a field … Continue reading
Happy New Year, music nerds! I hope 2010 is off to a good start for everyone. I figure it’s about time I start publicizing my upcoming performances and other public appearances around here. I mean, you can follow me on … Continue reading
So there I was, minding my own business, looking for a particular recording, when gravity conspired against me, as it is wont to do! Click Mr. Readmore for the whole, messy story…
Happy Thanksgiving Eve, music nerds! I was all set to post about what I want for Christmas, but that will have to wait. I mean, what was I thinking? I hate the way Christmas takes over the stores and the … Continue reading