I have been listening to Hayato Sumino playing Chopin and jazz-extraordinary artistry! We are now devoted fans-

The piano goddess is having a big birthday tomorrow-it has been such a privilege to hear her all of my musical life. I hope for many more years of miraculous artistry from Martha-like the rest of,the world, I am a total fan.

On February 1 was the anniversary of the death of the great Peter Serkin, one of the most important artists of our time. I was privileged to know him and to experience his artistry and am forever grateful for his friendship.

This is the Pandoras Box that has been opened-may we all come out of this intact...

As one watches the apparently dignified process in congress, it is amazing to realize that what is really happening is completely against the law, and a totally brazen flouting of every aspect of the American experience. For shame!

In the middle of the pandemic, do these Republican senators and congressmen really feel that this assault on the democratic process is the best use of congress’s time?

There needs to be an urgent investigation of senator Josh Hawley and his connections to Chinese spy rings-the proof is right there, in the same place where he found evidence of voter fraud.

The wonderful artists in New York need your support-please think about contributing to these truly essential organizations -
savenycmusicians.org
Metorchestramusicians.org

Let’s hope for a safer and saner world in2021

Must see Met Opera tonight-Aida;PRICE, McCracken, Levine conducting- don’t miss it!

Missing classical concerts? Here are some upcoming livestreams, including a few happening this weekend with @laradownes , @mcgillab, and @EmanuelAx!
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FREDERICA VON STADE - RUSALKA (MOON SONG) youtu.be/UwVYFpY3VL4 via @YouTube please watch, listen and melt!

Jascha Heifetz plays La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin youtu.be/7mpxuR9nXE0 via @YouTube. Truly god’s fiddler

"'Cats' actor" smh that is pretty rough @NYDailyNews

Saw Turandot last fall at the Met-it is on tonight on PBS-a must see!

Maria Callas - Vissi d'arte (Puccini, Tosca) youtu.be/NLR3lSrqlww via @YouTube
And another-a miracle-

Ingemisco young Pavarotti, Karajan youtu.be/i9aIm0ZhNno via @YouTube

Another moment of heaven in our trying time-keep well

Freni and Pavarotti-Parigi, O Cara youtu.be/oKlnoaoCfyo via YouTube
In this anguished time, I listen to miracles like this-it helps a bit

Looking forward to another summer appearance at Tanglewood! facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Saw the dress of Traviata-a must see! Damrau is totally convincing, male singers marvelous, yannick and Orch perfection! Don’t miss this-