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Andrew L. Malone

@almalone.bsky.social

Classical music critic in my spare time, father, husband, Silver Springer

156 Followers  |  238 Following  |  201 Posts  |  Joined: 12.12.2023  |  2.1934

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Itโ€™s the same old song from Elrich

13.02.2026 21:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The pride of Olney! The Messiah from MoCo! James โ€œWeโ€™ve Gotโ€ Wood!

12.02.2026 02:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I listened to and enjoyed all these quirky works

08.02.2026 15:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well, that is a hell of a recording. Worth the listen for sure

05.02.2026 18:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s always nice when the inescapable music is also extremely good

05.02.2026 01:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You did amazing work for the Post. I am really sorry they laid you off. I hope you find fun and remunerative work elsewhere soon

04.02.2026 20:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You did a great job. Really sorry to hear you got laid off. I hope you find a new opportunity that excites you soon

04.02.2026 18:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Subscribed

04.02.2026 18:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I freelanced for the Post for a few years back when it was the local paper of record. It is not that anymore

04.02.2026 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sorry to hear that. You did a great job as beat writer. I hope you get a great opportunity somewhere else

04.02.2026 14:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Bailey Johnson
Michelle Singletary
Andrew Van Dam
Aaron Hutcherson
Tim Carman
G. Daniela Galarza
Becky Krystal
Olga Mossov
Fritz Hahn
Amy Argetsinger
Dana Milbank
Tricia Pasricia

No dis to those not included, and as I say, Iโ€™m sure I forgot some. Just felt like making a list

04.02.2026 12:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

For no reason, hereโ€™s a list of some of my favorite current Washington Post writers. I am sure I will forget some

Candace Buckner
Carolyn Hax
Barry Svrluga
Chuck Culpepper
Dana Hedgpeth
Geoff Edgers
Chris Richards
Jada Yuan
Martin Weil
Travis Andrews
Chris Klimek
Faiz Siddiqui
Jesse Dougherty

04.02.2026 12:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I would think Yuja would be amazing in Messiaen. And evidently she is

04.02.2026 01:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Guess I better check out that Turangalila

04.02.2026 00:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™m used to you having good musical opinions but not to you having good baseball opinions

02.02.2026 23:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@wmata.com just had a Blue Line train to Franconia roll through Smithsonian without stopping

02.02.2026 21:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Want

01.02.2026 13:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

good method

31.01.2026 12:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Lauren has a lot of correct opinions but everyone has some duds

30.01.2026 23:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Has the Countyโ€™s Snow Removal Tracker Ever Been Accurate? - Montgomery Perspective By Adam Pagnucco. On Wednesday, County Executive Marc Elrich stated the obvious about the county governmentโ€™s much-maligned snow removal tracker.ย  Bethesda Today reported: Montgomery Countyโ€™sย Winter.....

Time is a flat circle montgomeryperspective.com/2026/01/30/h...

30.01.2026 13:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thanks to Andrew Lindemann Malone for reviewing the concert by Davรณne Tines and Ruckus last night, an alternative take on America's 250th anniversary, presented by Washington Performing Arts at Sixth and I washingtonclassicalreview.com/2026/01/29/t...

29.01.2026 18:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hands Across America: โ€œWhat is Your Hand in This?โ€ with Davรณne Tines and Ruckus, 1/28/26 Hereโ€™s a review of a musical evening unlike any other I have heard in a long time. Go read it and then come back for the marginalia! There was a lot in this program, and I could not spotlightโ€ฆ

Davรณne Tines and Ruckus brought outstanding musicianship and imaginative programming to "What is Your Hand in This?", a new program to celebrate America's 250th: dmvclassical.wordpress.com/2026/01/29/h... #washingtonclassicalreview

29.01.2026 22:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They kept telling us to check that very website! Yeesh

29.01.2026 17:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Update: Urgent Essential-Water-Use-Only Request Continues for All WSSC Water Customers Due to Significant Increase in Water Main Breaks and Leaks

Read more: wsscwater.com/news/2026/janu

28.01.2026 01:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The plow apparently got stuck halfway up Mansfield Road and had to turn back

28.01.2026 02:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Commas Food Hall Update: Tatoโ€™s Heads to Bethesda After Ellsworth Place Debut Commas eatery Tatoโ€™s expands to Bethesda; Claude Have Mercyโ€™s giant fish sandwich goes viral; and Winter Restaurant Week is extended with local dining deals.

Commas eatery Tatoโ€™s expands to Bethesda; Claude Have Mercyโ€™s giant fish sandwich goes viral; and Winter Restaurant Week is extended with local dining deals.

27.01.2026 12:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also that looks adequately salted. Thereโ€™s not supposed to be a thick layer

25.01.2026 03:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Maybe she should have been salting rather than salty

25.01.2026 03:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Claire de Goon

24.01.2026 16:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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@rideonmct.bsky.social I would still prefer not to see this when awaiting my morning bus

22.01.2026 12:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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