My “office” today is my office today. I thought I’d just start the morning very early here where I work, anyway, rather than try to find a suitable restaurant with reliable wi-fi. This way, I can stop posting to this blog, and start working with clients within a relatively short period of time. Woo-hoo! Now, … [Read more…]
My “office” this morning is Baker Book House where I am enjoying a delicious blueberry-lemon scone, a cup of Nicaragua coffee, and the peace that comes from spending time in a massive book store early in the morning. As I’m sipping and munching, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6 in A Major … [Read more…]
My “office” this morning is the second floor of the Panera Bread restaurant, the obligatory wife sleeping in the chair nearby. As she snores, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6 in A Major (WAB 106), interpreted by Polish-born German conductor Marek Janowski (1939-). Maestro Janowski’s orchestra is Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. … [Read more…]
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…]
This morning, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6 in A Major (WAB 106) interpreted by the legendary German conductor and composer Wilhelm Furtwangler (1886-1954). His orchestra is equally legendary, the Berliner Philharmoniker or – as it’s more commonly known – the Berlin Philharmonic. I’m not going to repeat the background on Maestro … [Read more…]
I’m still sick as a dog. I’m listening to the symphonies, yes. But typing up each blog is a colossal pain in the hoo-hah because my head hurts, my eyes are watering, and I can’t breathe. (Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln. What did you think of the play?) It’s a good thing I’m doing this … [Read more…]
Today, I am sick as a dog. But I’m soldiering through, listening to Daniel Barenboim’s interpretation of Bruckner’s Sixth. Also, I’m at one of my favorite eateries, enjoying three of the best chili dogs ever to grace a plate. “Three with everything” is how you order them at Red Hot Inn. They arrive looking like … [Read more…]
Today starts a brand new cycle in my Bruckner journey! This morning, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 6 in A Major (WAB 106) interpreted by Argentine-born pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim (1942-), whom I saw conduct the Staatskapelle Berlin in a performance of Bruckner’s Eighth at Carnegie Hall on January 28th of … [Read more…]