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Bruch’s Violin Concerto – A Classical Cousin
In the spring of 1866, Max Bruch’s first violin concerto was debuted by celebrity violinist Joseph Joachim. Its auspicious beginnings paved the way for its permanent success; the concerto is still popular (here it’s played by my favorite violinist, Gil Shaham). Bridging a gap wider than 150 years, Bruch’s passionate melodies still have the ability Continue reading
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A Fistful of Dollars – An Outsider’s Review
Mild disclaimer…I’m what you would call a “casual” Western fan. I’ve read very few Westerns, and my viewing experience has been largely of the vintage variety, ranging from John Wayne classics to more obscure TV series, like my all-time favorite, The Virginian. I’ve mostly avoided heavier fare, a la The Revenant, and to be honest, Continue reading
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Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon – Hourly Updates, April 2018 edition
Hour 19 The good news – I finished The Castle! The bad news…I wasn’t expecting it to be such a struggle. Can you believe, I was ready to give up on it, with just 10% or less left? It was pretty terrible. However, The Castle was on my to-finish backlog since freshman or sophomore year Continue reading
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Hi, I’m Marian—I talk about classics, history, and other books on this blog, as well as on YouTube.
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