Category Archives: Music

Mahler’s glimpse of the eternal

Posted on October 23, 2022 by The Mighty Thunderer

Forty years ago, a mere lad of 25, I was already a veteran classical music and jazz fanatic. I bought LPs, attended classical concerts with the Miami Philharmonic, recitals by some pretty great pianists, operas, and heard great jazz at … Continue reading →

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Who can define the mystery?

Posted on July 20, 2022 by nanettetmt

I have to go back decades to describe something that intrigued me. I was watching a class of very fine dancers rehearse for a performance they were to give a few days later. I was in heaven. They were all … Continue reading →

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Woody Herman’s ‘Golden Wedding’ – even the scratchy sound can’t ruin its magic

Posted on April 24, 2021 by nanettetmt

An orchestra leader at a dance decided to play Name That Tune. I knew all the answers but let others offer them. However when he got to the last one, it was my favorite instrumental of all time, I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Great news for Frank Zappa fans

Posted on June 16, 2012 by The Mighty Thunderer

Great news announced on the official Frank Zappa website on June 12. Finally, I’ll be able to buy them all and keep a catalog of one of the most fertile musical minds of the last century: […] Back home where … Continue reading →

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