Classical Connections
Living, learning about, sharing, and celebrating classical music.
Thursday, March 17, 2022
My nose
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There was a time in my life when I was obsessed with my nose....I hated it. It seemed huge. I was self-conscious about it. I was embarrassed...
Monday, December 13, 2021
The Trill is Gone
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Trill: A quavering or vibratory sound, especially a rapid alternation of sung or played notes. If you play or sing music from the classic...
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Big Impressions: NFL Films and Sam Spence, Composer
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Even though baseball is my favorite sport, I also love football. Being from Kansas City, my parents became Chiefs fans when the Dallas Texan...
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Classics in Commercials: Patrick Mahomes and Beethoven for Bose
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yk38H2UtrLY It seems ironic that the tag line for this Bose Earbuds commercial is "rules the quiet....
Saturday, September 4, 2021
The guitar
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When I saw a string quartet at my elementary school in 1972, I knew the violin was the instrument for me. And that was the path I pursued....
Friday, July 16, 2021
Impeach Nixon, Vivaldi, Sloppy
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I'm not in a super good mood at the moment. I am trying to fly home to Kansas City from Phoenix and my flight has now been delayed by 3...
Friday, July 2, 2021
Routines, Ear Worm Relief
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It's been at least fifteen years ago...my son Jack went to one of those do-it-yourself pottery places and made me a coffee mug for Fathe...
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