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Oh, what a beautiful mornin'

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The songs of Rogers, Hammerstein and Hart  What a treat to hear songs from these partnerships. Of the 2 Rogers and Hammerstein were the more successful, and talk about circles within circles. It was only a few weeks ago that l saw the film Blue Moon. We're very lucky in Melbourne to have such good suburban Arts Centres. There 4 or 5 of them and Frankston Arts Centre is one. Promac Productions put on these shows and every one of those centres stage the shows. They may be on different days and Frankston is the only one where you can have a 2 course lunch as well. I've seen some really good shows through this program. If l'm going to Frankston l always attend the 1.30pm show. Ian Stenlake and Michelle Fitzmaurice put on a good show and, of course, that wonderful music still lives on. We a
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Listening to.....

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Joni Mitchell  Can't believe it's only now that l'm listening to this music. What a voice, and how lucky are we in 2026 to still have this music to listen to. Do you the music of Joni Mitchell? D
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Do you like Chamber Music?

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Do you like Chamber Music?  I do. If you're unsure what chamber music is let me suggest that you listen to Vivaldi's Four Seasons. That piece of music is near perfection. Mainly violins, the music soars. The skill shown by the musicians is sublime and l think it would be a challenging piece to play; challenging and wonderful. The chamber orchestras l have seen all stand. No sitting down with these musicians. The violinists stand on the left and then they curve around like a horseshoe with the cello and double bass facing them. I'm liking classical music more and more, but, as my listening to videos show it's not the only style of music l like. Let me know what type of music you like. Let's start a conversation.
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I didn't know this book was made into a film

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Did you know that The Housemaid was a book and made into a film?  
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Listening to.....

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Ella Fitzgerald  I saw the film Blue Moon last week and the song was like a worm in my brain for the next few days. So l started searching on You Tube for that song and the first one that came up was Ella Fitzgerald's version. What a voice. Her tone and diction were sublime and she could sing anything; jazz, swing, scat singing. Now scat singing is not my favourite. I'm not keen on anyone singing it but it is a recognised feature of jazz singing. So that is what l have been listening to this week. It's been a real treat and when listening to these wonderful singers l'm left with one thought. Why can't l sing like that?
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Blue Moon

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My 4th film of the year.  I put the disappointment of Wuthering Heights behind and saw another film.  Blue Moon is the story of Lorenz Hart, and any of you who love musical theatre will know that name. It's the opening night of Oklahoma and Rogers first collaboration with Hammerstein. Rogers is leaving Lorenz behind.  I would give this film 4.5 out of 5; it was that good. Ethan Hawke has received nominations for his performance and they are well deserved. Definitely one to see.
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Do you still read books?

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Do you still read books? Statistics show that people aren't reading as many books as before.  I have to admit that l'm one of them. I listen to audiobooks mainly these days, and l listen regularly when l'm on public transport each day. What about you? Do you still read?  
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