Brubeck and More

Today I'm trying one of Grooveshark's "stations."  I selected Brubeck and so far I've been treated to Brubeck, Art Tatum, and Ben Webster.  This seems to be a good way to get acquainted with music I haven't heard before but am likely to appreciate.

http://grooveshark.com/davebrubeck

Van Cliburn

Van Cliburn's recordings on Grooveshark.

Van Cliburn died today; may he rest in peace.
Thank You, Lord, for Van Cliburn.  I enjoyed his artistry and inspiration growing up.
He was probably most famous for his concerto playing, but I especially enjoyed being introduced to Chopin through his recordings.

Cave Of Adullum

Sara Groves' "Cave of Adullum" on Grooveshark.  I REALLY like Sara Groves' voice.  This is how I would want to sound if I could sing! :)  Also, her song-writing is amazingly relevant.  And if I hadn't mentioned it lately: I really like Grooveshark; they offer great features; check it out!

Mancini's Panther

Today I'm letting Mancini's Pink Panther accompany my blog writing.  Here's a link to the album on Amazon:  

Chopin "Aeolin Harp" Etude

I'm listening to several recordings of Chopin Etude in Ab, Op. 25, No. 1 on Grooveshark.  The most notable have been by Roustem Saitkoulov, Maurizio Pollini, and Vladimir Horowitz.  I knew ahead of time I'd love the Pollini and Horowitz performances, but I hadn't yet heard of Saitkoulov.  There's something extra-special about his; not sure what it is I like so much, but I'm hooked! :)

Bach's French Suites

This morning I'm listening to Gould play Bach's French Suites.  I never tire of these!  I especially like to have them accompanying me while I concentrate on spiritual/intellectual things.  Today I was marking the "The Revised Grail Psalms" to match "The Revised Grail Psalms, Singing Edition."  What a rich experience: the Psalms, thinking about how they are to be canted (cantored?) in Mass, Bach, Gould, piano...

Thank You Lord for experiences of culture that embrace Your Truth, Light, Life.  Blessed be Your Holy Name forever! :)

Mozart

Listening to lots and lots of Mozart today: piano concertos, string quartets, and more.

One of my favorite Mozart interpreters is Murray Perahia.