February 2010
2/23/2010
"Cosi Fan Tutte" at the Winspear
I love opera-the costumes, the make-up, the orchestra, the set designs, the staging and acting, the world-class voices-nothing is missing! I love Dallas' new setting for opera, the Margo and Bill Winspear Opera House, with its red reflections and amazing retracting chandelier. What I do not like is having to sit for over 3 hours while the story line moves slowly along.
2/22/2010
Voices of Change with Carole Leone
Voices of Change is a professional chamber music ensemble group in Dallas founded by Jo Boatright and Ross Powell in 1974. It premiers and features contemporary music and introduces new composers of our time. Last night’s performance titled Time After Time is the second Voices concert I attended this season performed in Caruth Auditorium at Southern Methodist University. They are currently in their 35th season. I went to the pre talk with Laurie Shulman, a very engaging speaker, who explained the music on the evening program. She also writes programs for...
2/19/2010
Blue Candlelight - An intimate Music Series
The cello and the French horn are my favorite instruments. There is just something about that tenor line in the texture of the music. I played the flute, but as a listener, the most interesting musical lines are often for the cello and the French horn. You can understand then, why I enjoyed so much Blue Candlelight last night featuring...
2/16/2010
10 Practice Tips For Piano Students
1. Practice piano everyday. Try to practice at the same time each day and stick to the schedule.
2. You must focus when you practice. Make sure the environment is free from distractions and noise.
3. Mix practicing sections and the whole piece. First practice in sections until you can do it without mistakes, move on to the next section, and so forth, and eventually the entire piece.
2/8/2010
For Your Valentine, May We Suggest Something in Black Satin
This year, why not give your Valentine something elegant in Satin? From February 8th - 14th save up to 15% off the retail price on all ebony satin upright and grand pianos in stock from the Family of Steinway-designed pianos. The legendary Van Cliburn once said "The Steinway piano - with its beauty and power - is the perfect medium for expressing the performer's art, drama and poetry." This Valentine's Day bring that same beauty and power to the heart and home of the one you love. A tasteful, classy reminder for your Valentine to cherish for a lifetime.
2/6/2010
Dedication of the Dobson Organ To Highland Park United Methodist Church
This past weekend I had the distinct pleasure of attending the concerto concert dedicating the new 5.5 million dollar organ at Highland Park United Methodist Church. To say that is was thrilling would be an understatement! This fine instrument has power and richness, so much so that at times we could physically feel the vibrations-and the chill bumps! With never a thin, cutting sound, but always a rich, versatile sound at any dynamic, this organ delighted a standing-room-only crowd at 6 p.m. last Sunday night.