There’s a lot going on in Michigan. Our governor has extended her stay-at-home order until the end of April. And closed more businesses she deems “non-essential.” Yeah, like any business that pays taxes, provides healthcare, pays salaries and wages, and allows its owners to stay afloat is non-essential. Maybe to a politicians. But not to … [Read more…]
Today, I’m listening to Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat. The pianist is Cécile Ousset. The conductor is Kurt Masur. The orchestra is Gewandhausorchester Leipzig. Jurnkakob Timm (no web site or Wiki page) plays cello. If you ask me, that’s a dream line up. And a half. Cecile Ouset, alone, is worth the … [Read more…]
This morning, I’m listening to an older recording (perhaps 1962, if the year on the back of the CD sleeve refers to when this was recorded). The conductor is Heinz Bongartz (1894-1978). The orchestra is Dresdner Philharmonie (1870 – ). The musical work is Brahms’ Serenade No. 1 in D, Op. 11. It was composed … [Read more…]