Classical

“Microsoft Windows Waltz”!

I have always admired creativity. It proves that we, as a species, really are mentally alive despite evidence that sometimes suggests otherwise. Continue reading →

Two Cellos!

I saw a video of the 2Cellos for the first time this past week, and I was really impressed at how they had taken a rather stereotyped classical-music instrument and taken it into another dimension! Continue reading →

“Nimrod” – More information!

Carol was digging around the internet (which is her habit when she has questions but no answers), and came up with the reason why the Elgar Enigma Variations performance in yesterdays video was clearly an emotional experience. The following was copied from the WQXR Blog: Continue reading →

Music – A simple pleasure?

Music is such a simple pleasure isn’t it? We just select something on our electronic music box, or tune in to our favorite music station… listen… relax. Continue reading →