Concerts

Having moved to the Baltimore region this past month, we have been checking out new classical concert venues.  Baltimore Symphony Orchestra opened its season with a sampler program.  We liked the rendition of Holst's "Jupiter" the best and the pop "Lost In Syndication" arranged by Jack Everly,  a medley of science fiction music  (Twilight Zone, X-Files, The Jetsons, et. al), was fun.

Peabody had a wonderful free and open to the public Master Class "The Art of the Countertenor” with internationally acclaimed singer/director Drew Minter last night. Drew Minter was humorous and insightful. Three countertenors were featured over two hours and there was live harpsichord accompaniment.  The Korean student was extreme.

Unfortunately, I have lost the programs for both of these events.  I'll try to be better about posting them so I don't forget what I have heard!
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Found program from "The Art of the Countertenor".
"Tis Nature's Voice" Ode to St. Cecilia Z 328 - Purcell (1659-1695)
"Vivi, tiranno" Rodelinda HWV19 - Handel (1685-1759)
"Mi palpiti il cor" HWV132 - Handel

It's September

Lots of changes here.

First, doctor finally gave okay for me to use my right hand to lift things again...just in time for The Move. My husband decided to retire July 31st so we had to find a place to keep all his stuff. For example there were 700 pounds of compact discs.  Couldn't convince him that they could all go on a nice portable hard drive and be there for him anywhere in the world.  His sister found us a 3/2 condo near her home.  Big upgrade for us since we lived in a 1/1 apt for over 30 years.

Haven't played the cello since the broken wrist.  Classes again this Fall.  About 5 more to go to finish my Master's.  Doing reciprocal language lessons with a friend.  I'm learning Hebrew while helping him with reading Chinese.  Also, my Chinese study group is still chugging along -- we're finishing up the story "Lady in the Painting" and working our way slowly through the New Chinese Practice Reader, Volume 3.

Going on two weeks in our new home. It came furnished and still learning strange things about it.  The electrician this week showed us how the fans operate via a little lever by the light switch and how the long-life flourescent bulbs shouldn't be used with that type of switch.

Getting back into bird watching.  Posting my photos on my other blog: travelgalitz.wordpress.com.