A lot of people have the idea that classical musicians are smart. Some think we are intellectual giants. (Well, until you read this blog, eh?!) I don’t like destroying our grand image, but I have to tell you it simply isn’t true. Now some of my classical pals are brilliant. Many, in fact. But I [...]
Archive of entries posted on 25th July 2006
MQOD
Art is a beacon and music happens to be our special beacon. (I wonder if there is a relationship between the words beacon and beckon?) Music most assuredly does sustain us, and beguile and nourish us. What kind of void would be in its absence? Not a pretty thought. So it falls to us to [...]
The Answer
… to this isn’t, as Susan guessed. The answer, instead, is a tuba. The article was about a tuba quartet. Um. Sure. Oboe … clarinet … tuba … all so very much alike. Yes indeed. —–
I Guess I’m Wrong
I’ve heard from a few people, and I can tell what they and some family members here have said that I’m a silly girl who over reacts to everything. Sigh. So I guess I’ll just forget about the email and move on to other things to whine about! There’s always something, you know, so letting [...]