Daily Archives: March 3rd, 2009
The Irish O’lympics…just for a laugh
I have just read a very good bio of the comedian Spike Milligan and went looking on YouTube for some of his best moments. I love the man and saw him in performance in Sydney back in 1980 – so funny. But his genius came at a price too, as it does with all true [...]
An online orchestra?…what would Beethoven think!
When Beethoven was working hard at creating incredible masterpieces he seemed to have enjoyed the perfect working environment. Back in his day there were none of the annoyances that modern day composers have to contend with…a dripping bathroom faucet, the telephone, traffic noise – or a dodgy computer connection.
The great man wrote it all down on [...]
Some pretty music to enjoy…
Here’s a lovely little excerpt called “Forever Beneath the Waves” – composed by Phillip Wilcher and played by pianist Jeanell Carrigan. I love the way Jeanell handles the shape of this piece, as always Phillip’s wonderful music is in the best hands.
Enjoy
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