We woke up to snow on our cars this morning, which – under normal circumstances – wouldn’t have been a surprise. But the winter we’ve been having, with temperatures in the 50s and upper 60s, it was a shock. But, the troopers that we are, we just brushed off our car and hightailed it to … [Read more…]
Today’s CD is another fascinating, but aurally tiring delight. Titled, “Music For a Reformed Church,” CD 6 of the Thomas Tallis box set by Brilliant Classics is another slice of history that I believe everyone should hear at least once in their lives. Once again, the liner notes (this time written by John Morehen in … [Read more…]
This morning, when I sallied forth to a nearby Panera restaurant, it was 7:15, the temperature was a surprisingly pleasant (especially for Michigan in early March!) 50 degrees, and the sun was just about to rise. I had no idea what to expect from Thomas Tallis. The only time I’d ever heard his name was … [Read more…]