When I’m sitting at home tweeting or messaging or doing whatever it is I do on the computer, I feel fairly confident (unless someone writes and reprimands me for something I’ve written). I even feel somewhat extroverted. So I go ahead and say, “Let’s get together!” to people. Even if I’ve never met ‘em. Of [...]
Archive of entries posted on 9th July 2009
Live Music … Or Else!
Last week, Manchester County Court was the scene of an extraordinary victory. A man called Adrian Bradbury had taken his family to see a professional staging of The Wizard of Oz at the Lowry Theatre in Salford. I know the Lowry well. It’s a superb arts centre and it usually puts on top-class shows. But [...]
No Surprise
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve laughed when an actor has to play an instrument! In some feeble attempt to demonstrate the concept of “unfriendly”, a front desk attendant at a hotel whips out a violin and begins to play. Not only is the attendant not using his fingers upon the fingerboard, but [...]
Wishing
I do wish my airport express not only allowed me to play my iTunes library via my good speakers, but would also allow any sound from my computer (YouTube, music clips, etc.) through speakers. I guess that doesn’t work though. Anyone?
There’s Nothing To Hear
I remember, and I’m sure I’ve blogged about this before, hearing a woman talk about bringing her grown son to an orchestra concert. He said it was enjoyable, but there was “nothing to see”. I suggested he could have watched the orchestra members and conductor. I know that’s what most people tend to do. (I [...]
TQOD
Second escalator at Vienna sounds like oboe section of orchestra tuning up. I suspect overhaul coming — or quartet?