España !! Go Spain!!!

Happy Fourth of July

On The Road

Travel time. Barcelona was a fantastic break. Off to Paris tomorrow. Photos and all that to follow.

Out and Around Blogsville

Recent addition to the WTB list of "Blogs of Distinction" and all around click-worthy bloggy goodness:  Tales of a Tenor.  Point. Click. Bookmark.

The Lady Loves Opera

and you know... after weeks of jury recitals I can really relate

Today's Web Destination

Today's "must click" web destination is "Music et Memoria" which explores many of the lesser known highways and by-ways of music history -- especially interesting are the sections of the prix de rome, the masterclass gallery,  and more. Give it a visit.

Music et Memoria

Hot Wheels

Need a ride to your next gig?

Happy Birthday Sondheim

Composer Sondheim turns 80 on the 22nd of this month and the parties are a foot:

"Sondheim’s birthday isn’t until March 22, but no matter. Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone, Donna Murphy, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald and especially Elaine Stritch — the youngest 85-year-old performer in town — started the festivities early.

Read more here.

bronze fingers

A monument for a monumental talent.

"The Oscar Peterson statue will be unveiled June 30 just outside the National Arts Centre, steps from Parliament Hill and the Canadian War Memorial, as part of Canada Day celebration"

Read the rest

Happy Organ

Give it a listen. It'll keep you smiling for days. (Watch closely for the poodly sitting on the bench with Cherry).