Author Archives: sogalitno

“Of all the professional trainings, music is the most demanding. Even medicine, law, and scholarship, though they often delay a man’s entry into married life, do not interfere with his childhood or adolescence. Music does. No musician ever passes an … Continue reading →

You signed up on July 8, 2007 You are #10384 on the list. 1350 people are ahead of you in line. 15540 people are behind you in line. 34% of the list has been invited so far given the rate … Continue reading →

Funny seeing this as I am in New Mexico … By Matthew WestphalAugust 9, 2007 Richard Gaddes, who has served as Santa Fe Opera’s general director for a decade, has asked the company’s board of directors to begin searching for … Continue reading →

Qiviut Cardigan from The Natural Knitter by Barbara Albright. Cardigan designed by Linda Romens. Photo from zeitgeist yarns blog

Listening to the wonderful GOTTERDAMMERUNG from the Royal Albert Hall while packing and enjoying a lazy Sunday here in hot Albuquerque with family.   We have arrived at the first scene of ACT Three… and its all glorious. In trolling my … Continue reading →

On Tuesday morning at 6 am, I left Newark Airport for Albuquerque, New Mexico.  One of my sisters lives there and I joined my mother and a family friend for a week’s visit. It will be a welcome change from … Continue reading →

AUGUST 5 MITSUKO UCHIDA, PIANOBEETHOVEN’S FINAL SONATAS PART IISunday, 4:30pmVenetian TheaterSonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Op. 110Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111 Ms. Uchida has chosen Caramoor as the only … Continue reading →

figs… see the recipe below from the inadvertent gardener Grilled Figs with Rosemary and Honey(Serves two) 6 fresh, whole figs, trimmed and halved (I used Calmyrna, but Mission would be great, too)2 Tbsp. honey2 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary Grill the … Continue reading →

Upstairs, Downstairs at Carnegie HallBY LAURA COLLINS-HUGHESAugust 1, 2007 It’s art versus art at Carnegie Hall. In May, the venue’s leadership announced that the leases of tenants in the adjoining Studio Towers would not be renewed. Now it has moved aggressively … Continue reading →

a blogger from the great city of the south writes in anticipation of a return visit to that New Orleans institution  – Galatoires – and evokes memories of many meals. RTWT  ode to galatoire’s ah, yes, traditions… read this from … Continue reading →