Posts

Remembering Jacqueline du Pre

-
Image
Remembering a wonderful musician today.  Jacqueliene du Pre was a world famous cello player by the age of 20. Her career was cruely cut short by illness. In her 20's she lost feeling in her fingers and couldn't hold the bow confidentely. She was eventually dagnoised with Multiple Sclerosis. She turned to teaching when she could no longer play befor dying at 42 years of age. Such a promising musical life cut short. I love the cello. It has a wonderful sensual sound that envelops all that listen to this music. I am also thankful for the music Jacqueline left behind. Look at the numerous on You Tube of this wonderful musician playing.
Post a Comment
Read more

Do you like ballet?

-
Image
I like ballet.  I'm talking about Georgian ballet today and, if you haven't seen it can l suggest that you do. High energy, wonderful dancing and a style of ballet that has a rich history. Check it out yourself.
Post a Comment
Read more

I've been in middle earth this week.

-
Image
I'm going to read The Lord of the Rings books again.  I'm starting with The Fellowship of the Ring. So far, so good. It's been a long time since l read them so it's like l'm starting off new. There have been transport issues this week in Melbourne. Buses replacing trains, and, as l'm housesitting at the moment it affects me. If you see me this week l may look like l'm waiting for a bus but, in fact, 'm travelling with Frodo and Sam. Have you read these books?
Post a Comment
Read more

Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue

-
Image
102 years old and still sounds as good as the day it was written.  
Post a Comment
Read more

I got the weeks mixed up and.....

-
Image
Couldn't find the group l was going to meet because l had the weeks mixed up.  So what to do.  I walked the streets and saw wonderful street art. The street art festival was on in March and l saw many new pieces. Do you have a street art festival where you live.?
Post a Comment
Read more

I,ve found a new book to read

-
Image
 It's an Australian classic and it's a real mystery.
Post a Comment
Read more

Why is Italian opera still so popular?

-
Image
In a crowed world of opera why is it that the Italian operas are still so popular? I'm going to play Italian opera in class this week so l have been looking at a lot of different Italian operas. Look at any list of Italian composers, it's a long list. Let me know what you think.  
Post a Comment
Read more