The Good News of Bach, 3.14.2017
Listening to the Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins, BWV 1043, performed by Anne-Sophie Mutter and Salvatore Accord (English Chamber Orchestra). Enjoy the first movement here.
Category: Music
From Cheryl Sullivan in Santiago, Chile
la tumba de Víctor Jara que alma más apasionada que letra más bella The tomb of Víctor Jara What a passionate soul What a beautiful letter
War Isn’t Over
Dear Laura Last night I was reading Frances Fitzgerald’s Fire in the Lake: The Vietnamese and the Americans in Vietnam This afternoon I listened to a playlist I made Of songs from the Vietnam War…
Band name ideas
You could make a fortune.
Remembering the Dead/115
As every cell in Chile will tell The cries of the tortured men Remember Allende, and the days before, Before the army came Please remember Victor Jara, In the Santiago Stadium, Es verdad – those…
Profession of Faith
“I believe in God—Bach’s God.” —Glenn Gould
Old Music by Colin McLaughlin
For years, I was obsessed with my mandolin. It was my travel companion–out of town, long walk, over night–I always had my trusty mandolin slung over my shoulder. It got worn down and weary looking,…
Thursday Share the Wealth with Phil Cogley: A Life in Music
Courtney Barrett is wonderfully generous in sharing the wealth of her friendships! This past week, Andrea Scarpino graced us with her poetry. Here’s Courtney on this week’s friend who will share with us: This week,…
The Gradual, Lifelong Construction of a State of Wonder and Serenity
On Tim Page, Glenn Gould: A Life in Pictures This is a book in celebration of what would have been GG’s 70th birthday; it’s a short book, consisting overwhelmingly of photos of the eccentric, the…
Tonight’s Share the Wealth Book of Mev Soundtrack
Glenn Gould, Goldberg Variations, Aria Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Eddie Vedder, Face of Love U2, All I Want Is You Violeta Parra, Gracias a la Vida Shakira, Ojos Así Duke Ellington, Take the “A”…