Way back in the 1970's, when they were new, I discovered a British band called Steeleye Span. They play and sing medieval and Renaissance English folk songs, with modern rock instrumentation. Sounds weird, but they were, and are, simply wonderful. I still own a bunch of vinyl albums from their early years, and we play …
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This week's challenge is a great one for me, as I have already given lots of thought to who I'd invite to my "ideal dinner party" table. First, the table is round, so everyone gets to talk to everyone else. First guests are myself and my husband. We are both middle-aged, Conservatives, and classical musicians …
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I have always thought of myself as a "chamber music groupie". I volunteered back stage at the Seattle Chamber Music Festival for many years, so I could meet the artists who performed there. I did get to meet many awesome musicians, and I am proud to call them friends. I'm no longer a volunteer, …
Last night, Hubby and I went to the Seattle Chamber Music Festival Winter Interlude concert at Benaroya Hall. On the program were Dvorak Slavonic Dances for piano four hands, played delightfully by Orion Weiss and Anna Polonsky (who are married in real life). The second half of the program was as described above, Simply Sublime …
I'm about to head out to play the complete (yes, all three parts) Messiah with a church in Seattle. This particular selection is my favorite. I found this very nice rendition on YouTube. Singer is great, and tempo just about perfect. I hope you enjoy it, too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujWKrd6nPMk
Here's some music I love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06DFATE7lBM&list=RD06DFATE7lBM To all my Followers, and Readers Everywhere: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year May next year be better than this year was.
Just watch this video, and get a taste of Las Vegas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW61HKm2noI
A good time was had by all! Andreas Keller in Leavenworth, Washington, during the Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration in June of 2013. Downstairs at Andreas Keller
So while our president is tying himself and his regime in knots trying to figure out what to do in/about Syria, here are some facts. The Iranians have said that, if we bomb Syria, they and their buddies, Hezbollah and Al-Quaeda, will take out the state of Israel. First of all, unlike our so-called commander …
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