Friday, July 20, 2012
Mozart
Mozart's The Magic Flute is one of the most complete works of art I know. Often underestimated, it has everything from comedy, to drama, to the profound nature of good and evil, light and dark. SF Opera's recent production, with sets and costumes by Jun Kaneko, affirm that Mozart is always fresh and modern. And Albina Shagimuratova's Queen of the Night was electric. In a week of senseless world wide violence, works that affirm beauty and truth are essential.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
Live Aid Anniversary
On this day – 1985 Live Aid (via http://what-music.com)
On the 13th July 1985 the Live Aid concerts were staged, simultaneously, in Wembley Stadium, London and John F Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia. The event, organised by Midge Ure and Bob Geldof, was watched by an estimated global audience of 1.9 Billion people. It was staged to raise money and awareness…
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