I want to take issue with Mozart. Not his music, but his creative ideal. "When I am, as it were, completely myself, entirely alone, and of good cheer - say, traveling in a carriage or walking after a good meal or during the night when I cannot sleep - it is on such occasions that … Continue reading Mozart Was Wrong? Discuss.
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Happy New..hic..Year!
As much as I’d love to wholeheartedly embrace the festive cheer and join in the celebrations for the coming New Year, I can’t seem to resist the urge to rain on the parade - or, as they say, to stick my oar in and play the role of the proverbial party-pooper. It’s a talent, really, … Continue reading Happy New..hic..Year!
Solveig’s Song, from Peer Gynt: A Love Letter Wrapped in an Emotional Ambush
This week, I’ve been indulging in a bit of painting - not the refined strokes of a portrait, mind you, but rather the far more prosaic task of doors and skirting boards! And let me tell you, when I dabble in a spot of DIY (which I am unashamedly dreadful at), I find it essential … Continue reading Solveig’s Song, from Peer Gynt: A Love Letter Wrapped in an Emotional Ambush
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