My mood today mirrors the overcast skies here in West Michigan. And Thomas Tallis isn’t helping matters much. I’ve discovered that a little Tallis goes a very long way. However, by Day 5 CD 5, I’ve experienced a lot of Tallis. The cumulative result of a lot of Tallis is that it all sounds the … [Read more…]
This morning, whilst I munch on my sesame see bagel with chive and onion cream cheese, and drink my Light Roast coffee with cinnamon and honey in it, I find myself listening to “Music for the Divine Office I,” which is CD 4 of the 10-CD box set from Brilliant Classics. Despite the impeccable performances … [Read more…]
Day 3 of my exploration of The Complete Works of Thomas Tallis brings me to a CD titled “Music for Queen Mary.” For background on Tallis and today’s recording, I turn to a brief excerpt from the superb liner notes, this installment written by Nick Sandon on 12 October 1997. All of the works by … [Read more…]
It’s hard to believe this weather. Yesterday topped out around 70 degrees, which have been a new record for this date in the Great Lake State. Today – even though it started with heavy rain during the wee hours that tapered off into a drizzle this morning – promises to reach 51 degrees by mid … [Read more…]