My listening spot this evening is in a La-Z-Boy recliner with Season 9 Episode 4 of the British TV series Inspector Lewis on in the background. I’ve always been a sucker for British TV shows, especially mysteries (or police procedurals, as they’re usually called). For the same reason I liked Inspector Lewis, I liked the … [Read more…]
My “office” this morning is Bagel Beanery, a different one from where I was awhile back. This particular bagel shop is one my wife and I frequent, partly because we love bagels and partly because it’s on the way to our respective offices. Their coffee is quite good, too. So, this morning as I eat … [Read more…]
This morning, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 in C Minor (WAB 108), interpreted by German-born conductor and composer Otto Klemperer (1885-1973). Prior to this Bruckner project, I had never heard of Otto Klemperer – although I had heard of his son, actor Werner Klemperer, most famous for his portrayal of Col. … [Read more…]
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…]
This morning, as we here in West Michigan enjoy a rare mid-April snow shower (we were supposed to get 4″-8″ of the nasty stuff; thankfully, that storm center appears to have missed us), I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7 in E Major (WAB 107) interpreted by Argentine-born pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim … [Read more…]
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…]
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 Australian conductor Simone Young (1961-). Her orchestra is the Philharmoniker Hamburg. I first encountered Maestro Young on this leg of my Bruckner journey on Day 5, Symphony No. 1. Then again … [Read more…]
My “office” this morning is one of the last Panera Bread Company restaurants I’ll bother to visit. It’s the only one that I’ve seen with an upstairs level, a second floor complete with fireplace and view overlooking the schlubs down below. This morning, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 in E Flat … [Read more…]
This morning, I am listening to Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 3 in D Minor WAB 103 (nicknamed “Wagner Symphony”), interpreted by Australian conductor Simone Young (1961-). Her orchestra is the Philharmoniker Hamburg. Last time, I wrote I wouldn’t provide the background info on Simone Young and her orchestra. So I won’t. But I will tell … [Read more…]
My “office” this morning is a local Tim Horton’s, a Canadian restaurant chain that recently entered the market in West Michigan. Tim Horton’s coffee is tasty, I’ll give them that. Their donuts are passable. Their breakfast sammies are uniquely flavored. It’s their atmosphere that needs a bit of tweaking. Very small restaurants. Austere decor. Plus, … [Read more…]