Day 61: Symphony No. 9 in D Minor (Inbal)

My “office” this morning is a local Grand Coney restaurant where the coffee flows freely, the biscuits and gravy platter is the shit, and the tables are so wide I could lie on them. And, really, isn’t that everything you look for in a restaurant? Well, it is for me. So here I am listening … [Read more…]

Day 53: Symphony No. 8 in C Minor (Inbal)

This morning, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 in C Minor (WAB 108), interpreted by Israeli conductor Eliahu Inbal (1936-). I heard Maestro Inbal on seven previous days: On Day 3, Symphony No. 1. And on Day 8, Symphony No. 2. And on Day 14, Symphony No. 3. And on Day 21, … [Read more…]

Day 45: Symphony No. 7 in E Major (Inbal)

This morning, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7 in E Major (WAB 107) interpreted by Israeli conductor Eliahu Inbal (1936-). I heard Maestro Inbal on six previous days: On Day 3, Symphony No. 1. And on Day 8, Symphony No. 2. And on Day 14, Symphony No. 3. And on Day 21, … [Read more…]

Day 37: Symphony No. 6 in A Major (Inbal)

My “office” today is the second floor of the local library. I love this place. But you already knew that. Give me a book store or library any day and I’m a very, very happy man. If I could, I’d live in a book store or library. Of course, some would say I already do … [Read more…]

Day 29: Symphony No. 5 in B Flat Major (Inbal)

My “office” this morning is back at the library, my favorite place to work. Not even an overcast day can dim my spirits for listening to Bruckner. This morning, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 5 in B Flat Major (WAB 105), nicknamed “Pizzicato Symphony” or “Tragic,” interpreted by Israeli conductor Eliahu Inbal … [Read more…]

Day 21: Symphony No. 4 in E Flat Major (Inbal)

This morning, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 in E Flat Major (WAB 104), nicknamed “Romantic,” interpreted by Israeli conductor Eliahu Inbal (1936-). I heard Maestro Inbal on three previous days: On Day 14, Symphony No. 3. And on Day 8, Symphony No. 2. And again on Day 3, Symphony No. 1 … [Read more…]

Day 14: Symphony No. 3 in D Minor (Inbal)

This morning, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 3 in D Minor WAB 103 (nicknamed “Wagner Symphony”), interpreted by Israeli conductor Eliahu Inbal (1936-). Prior to Day 3 I had never heard of Maestro Inbal, which means I got to research him while I listened. I love doing that. His entry on Wikipedia … [Read more…]

Day 8: Symphony No. 2 in C Minor (Inbal)

My “office” this morning is, once again, Baker Book House – where the books are plentiful, the staff is exceptional, and the coffee and home-made scones are mouth-watering. I could live here. And almost have over the past couple of years. If you live in the Midwest, you owe it to yourself to visit this … [Read more…]

Day 3: Symphony No. 1 in C Minor (Inbal)

This morning, I am listening to Bruckner’s Symphony No. 1 in C Minor (WAB 101), nicknamed “The Saucy Maid,” interpreted by Israeli conductor Eliahu Inbal (1936-). I had never heard of Maestro Inbal, which is a lot of fun for me because that means I get to research him. His entry on Wikipedia tells me … [Read more…]