Musical Discoveries of the Third Kind
You may recall the motion picture Close Encounters of the Third Kind that centers about a groundbreaking encounter with extraterrestrials. If groundbreaking classical music discoveries are what you seek, you…
Mahler
Whether to Laugh or Cry
Two recent items published on-line by the League of American Orchestras reminded me of the importance of allowing music to speak for itself – to deliver its own message. The…
The Power of Love
We all know what it is like to feel incredibly close to someone – even if we have never been able to express these feelings to that special someone. This…
Discovery Orchestra Chat 69 – DARKNESS TO LIGHTNESS
Music – like our feeling states – can change on a dime! Find out how Mahler did this in his Symphony No. 1.
I cannot thank you enough for such a wonderful afternoon. We LOVED the concert/presentation. It was exceptional and meaningful for both of us. I especially loved the piano. I had no idea it was piano that I heard when listening to the piece. I always thought it was a harp for some reason. It reminded me of water…..I cried just a little hearing that beautiful music. Thank you for giving us some culture and life after Covid!