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Archive for January, 2010


Beethoven Symphonies-Haitink, etc

Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Classical music recordings | 237 Comments »

The idea of a meaningful review of Beethoven symphonies always has seemed ludicrous. Such monumental works, played and recorded so often, and often so magnificently! Often with such impact! How silly it seems even to suggest a “best” recording or “ideal” performance. The “preferential” approach. But, sparked an amazing offer on i-Tunes, I have found […]

America’s Prophet, by Bruce Feller

Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Book Reviews | 1 Comment »

Focusing in the central character of Moses, Feller reminds all Americans of our roots in the Bible, and its principles. This is important at a time when many seem determine to ignore or re-write history, to erase or minimize traces of Biblical faith. If nothing else, if Feller’s book achieves an important objective simply by […]