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Category Archives: New York
Assorted (Late August Edition)
I’ve heard more recordings of the Goldberg Variations than I could care to count, but Lars Vogt’s recently released album manages to bring out a rare emotional quality, yet mannerism-free without ever falling into cheap sentimental territory. This just brings a big … Continue reading
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Wednesday Miscellanea
Have nothing but love for iOS 9 on my iPad Air 2. Love the multitasking capabilities. New favourite at Starbucks that’s also fun to order in a loud voice: the naughty chai. I am Cait is an odd mix of part … Continue reading
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Sunday Miscellanea
How did our ancestors develop the very first language? Was William Shakespeare high when he penned his plays? Keeping Skyscrapers From Blowing in the Wind. Oh, I’m so getting this.
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Assorted (August Edition)
How to spend time alone in New York City. I love this bit: “A lot of people don’t know this, but the Empire State Building is open until 2 a.m. The last elevator leaves at 1:15. If you go up … Continue reading
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Sunday Miscellanea
Attended another concert in the Nielsen/Sibelius festival yesterday, and got to sample some reactions to Walton’s 1st symphony that was performed before the intermission. Obviously people hear different things and have different tastes, but quoting the “too many notes” line from Amadeus?! … Continue reading
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Late March Miscellanea
Vilde Frang playing Brahms’ Violin Concerto at the Berwald Hall Saturday was a bit of a letdown – unengaging, at times just slightly out-of-tune, often hushed and inaudible. Maybe she was having a bad day? Every now and then I literally … Continue reading
Sunday Miscellanea
Oliver Davis: Flight is the kind of new classical music that just sounds really refreshing. Immediate favourites: Skyward and Air Waltz. Highly Recommended. Birdman won the Oscar for Best picture and what a load of pretentious nonsense it is. Most overrated … Continue reading
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Notes on New York, February 2015
Notes of interest from a visit to New York, February 2015 Got to hang out with a dog at an exhibition by Charles Atlas featuring Lady Bunny. When I left Bjork and Antony Hegarty came by. Lisa Batiashvili played Barber’s … Continue reading
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Travel Ban in full effect in Manhattan
Travel Ban in full effect in Manhattan #Blizzardof2015 via @fvnyvt pic.twitter.com/2RnpXyZdxp — New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) January 27, 2015
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Assorted (Sunday Edition)
Started watching 2nd season of House of Cards but had forgotten it was just another series about genuinely cold, totally detached-from-reality characters. Seems to be the trend now. Nice feeling when one can check off a whole bunch of todos in OmniFocus. … Continue reading
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Sunday Miscellanea
Surprisingly, last night’s concert with Blomstedt and the Royal Philharmonic was a rather bland affair. But the last days leading up to it triggered an interest in Wilhelm Stenhammar, and discovering new composers is always wonderful. The next Social Media … Continue reading
Bits and pieces and post NY
Looking forward to finally sleep in my own bed again. For the last (almost) 4 weeks I’ve only been home for 2 nights, so this is something I’ve been looking forward to. Comfy 5 star hotel beds aside, there’s nothing … Continue reading
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NY Weekend
Spending the weekend in New York. After the last few days in Texas, it is quite the contrast. As always, enjoying every minute of it. (picture from the corner of 15th and Irving Place taken with the iPhone 5s)
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Sunday in New York
After a brief touchdown at home and reshuffling the contents of my suitcase Thursday, it was time to get on the flight for New York Friday morning. I’ll be on my way to (a 38 degrees Celsius) San Antonio this … Continue reading
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Saturday Miscellanea
Not sure if the current feeling of awesomeness is due to the indulgence in white chocolate last night. G.B.F., the movie of the week on the American iTunes Store is rather sweet. Nice article on perspectives in OmniFocus 2. Not … Continue reading
New York Highlights May 2014
The smiles and the hellos Every smooth cab ride Meeting Lady Bunny Szymanowski’s 1st Violin Concerto Memorial Weekend BBQ at a country club on Long Island Thunderstorms Whitney Biennial 2014 The Eagle/ The Boiler Room/ Nowhere Getting high on sugar … Continue reading
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