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George Washington signed Thanksgiving into being with the following proclamation. Thanksgiving Proclamation [New York, 3 October 1789] By the President of the United States of America. a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence…
The holiday rush can take all the fun out November and December. Here are seven beautiful classical music selections to help you relax, reflect and enjoy the season. Enjoy! (Pictured at right: Georg Philipp Telemann.) A beautiful aria from Telemann’s…
Here are 10 reasons why NFL football is a horrible product that shouldn’t be selling. A constant flood of injuries makes the game a war of attrition. The longterm effects of injuries on ex-players are horrific and tragic. The quality…
Here’s a big batch of classical music recommendations, mostly Baroque. Bach, Johann Sebastian, BWV 232. Mass in B Minor. Emotional, precise, grand. Bach, J. S., Brandenburg Concertos, Masaaki Suzuki, harpsichord and direction, Bach Collegium Japan. BWV 1046. BWV 1047 has…
Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of J.S. Bach and Handel, shifting back and forth between these two magnificent composers. One thing that strikes me is that Bach seems to my ear the technically superior composer. His compositions are…