Mahler is undoubtedly one of my favorite composers. Fueled by my interest in his work, I researched his life and his music, and wrote the following biography. Understanding the life and personality of a musician almost always allows you to better enjoy his music. After writing the following, my love for Mahler’s music only increased.
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Last Thursday, I went to the ballet, Romeo and Juliet, and didn’t like it. I don’t normally go to the ballet, but I threw caution to the wind that night. When I came home, I tried to figure out what I didn’t like about it, and broke it down into its individual components:
Was it the dancing? – […]
Avery Fisher Hall, NYC — June 20, 2007
Last night’s Strauss-Mahler program at Avery Fisher Hall featured the accomplished diva Deborah Voigt, and the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Lorin Maazel. In the first half of the evening, we heard 4 short operatic pieces by Richard Strauss, followed by an even shorter encore. The second half […]