Timothy Weir

Happy birthday to Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741). The “Red Priest” of Venice composed the famous concertos for violin known as “The Four Seasons” and nearly 500 more. I’m celebrating by listening to violinist-conductors Rachel Podger (b. 1968) and Fabio Biondi (b.1961), two of my favorite “Vivaldians.”

Early in my career in Detroit, I had one of the best “corrections officers“ – Bob Hefty, formerly of the Associated Press. What a teacher!

I am surprised no mobile or wireless company has used the slogan, “Talk less, text more.” Yet, here we are.

Well, Lucy, have you read his biography? Like your Schroeder, he was a virtuoso pianist. He also played Organ and Viola.

Happy Monday and Read Across America Day!

March 2nd is National Read Across America Day, an annual program of the National Education Association to encourage children everywhere to read. Remember how much fun you had reading books as a child? Share your love of reading this week. Increasing literacy can begin with you. 

lovely music.

Maybe it’s the tree, but that looks a lot like Tom Thomson.

It was obligatory and quite overplayed during the 20th century. Now it is recorded and performed less often.

Luminous España – Celebrating renowned Spanish artist Joaquin Sorolla (1863-1923), born in coastal Valencia, Spain, on Feb. 27th. His luminous paintings capture the intense sunlight of the Spanish seaside. You feel the sun so acutely that you are inclined to squint at these.

Thanks, Sue.

I continue to delight in Absolute, Eleonor Bindman's beautiful Orchid disc of her piano transcriptions of Bach Lute Suites. As UK music critic Fran Wilson said, "the most satisfying aspect of Eleonor’s concert was her ability to bring so much colour and nuance to the music." True here, too.

‘Play like a dog biting God’s feet’: Steven Isserlis on the formidable György Kurtág at 100 Their friendship and musical partnership spans four decades. As the legendary Hungarian composer turns 100, cellist Steven Isserlis celebrates a musician of boundless imagination, humour – and his viv...

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Enjoy!☀️😎

Think spring. It’s going to be a warm day.

Love the coronation anthems for their grandeur.

She was so fearless.

Happy Friday! Enjoy your cup and remember that spring is just around the corner.

YouTube video by DonDiego256 Parry: Symphony No. 2 "Cambridge" (Bamert / London PO)

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Happy birthday to 19th century British composer, Sir Hubert Parry (1848-1918). Best known for his choral music, he also wrote symphonies, recorded here by Matthias Bamert and the London Philharmonic.

Judith, it’s a keeper.

Only with wrinkles ...

Celebrating the birthday of Frank Bridge (1879-1941) with his late work "Oration" from the SACD "In The Shadow of War" by cellist Steven Isserlis, Hugh Wolff and the DSO Berlin. Isserlis reminded me of it today, saying, "I'm biased, I know; but his Oration for cello and orchestra is a masterpiece."

We should all listen, more acutely.

They're pure magic.

Last night, a rarified bit of England came to Evansville, Indiana. Renowned eight-member #VOCES8, world’s most-streamed classical vocal ensemble, gave an unforgettable performance here. Their blended singing was nuanced, joyful and left us in awe. The human voice is the most remarkable instrument.

It’s a beautiful painting.

Re: my recent post on Imogen Cooper’s Beethoven, a reader reminded me of her fine Mozart. In 2007, AVIE launched a three-disc series of Cooper with the Royal Northern Sinfonia in Mozart concertos. Gramophone put them “among the subtlest, liveliest and most probing of Mozartians.” Superb & available.

VOCES8 - Tonight as part of its Spring U.S. tour, this renowned British choral ensemble - one of the finest in the world – will perform a free concert at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville at 7:30 p.m. It is hosted by the University of Evansville’s Patricia H. Snyder Concert and Lecture Series.