What Can Classical Music do for You?
A tune called “L’homme armé” was all the rage in Europe in the middle of the 15th century. Guillaume Dufay, who, along with several other composers, wrote a mass based on that tune, lived across the street from a bar Read More …
As has been my tradition, I take major holidays a little less seriously, mostly because my life, like most people’s, gets incredibly busy. As it’s Thanksgiving, let me take a moment to say how thankful I am for the role Read More …
Continuing my holiday tradition of bringing you some of the lighter side of classical music, I thought I’d bring to your attention some of the dangers inherent in performing. We’ll start with the pratfalls: Opera singer Ana Maria Martinez was Read More …
After my weeks-long ranting and dealing with ranters, and the intensive work needed to finish up researching the first stage of the book, I need a break! I’ll be back to posting research again after the holidays, but in the Read More …
