Day 63 – Bach, Smith, Beethoven, and Reiner (CD 63)

Today is the last day of my latest musical journey! To my ears, a little Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) goes a long way. Whereas Haydn seems very staid and “by the book” to me, Bach seems busy, percussive, and, like a very rich chocolate, capable of giving me a stomach ache if I ingest too … [Read more…]

Day 29 – Dvorak: New World Symphony (CD 29)

On this rainy, muggy Thursday morning in July, I’m at my usual spot at the local eatery – the one that features god-awful music, Light Roast coffee, and an Asiago Bagel (toasted twice!) with plain cream cheese – this time listening to Antonín Dvořák New World Symphony. It’s not bad. All of it. Even the … [Read more…]