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I just finished this book. The biographical elements of the book are very interesting and fascinating; however I did not enjoy the very detailed (and personal) discussion of his compositions. They are too descriptive and interrupt the flow of the stories. I could not stop reading the end of this book where Schumann’s life in […]
Sending good wishes to you this Thanksgiving! Good food that fills your table, good health as you work hard, and good times with family and friends. May you have all the best delights in life. Happy Thanksgiving!
I don’t remember how many times I have watched this movie. I have memorized most of scenes and texts! I think I have written the review before, but I am writing again. Because it is just a GREAT MOVIE! How clever, how witty, how creative, how fun, how professional… Juzo Itami, a director, is truly […]
I watched this movie before, but the second time did not bore me at all. Actually I enjoyed it so much. It is a “good movie”. Melvin Udall (Jack Nicholson) is an obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction. But unlike what he writes, he is quite rude to everyone he meets, including his gay neighbor Simon […]
I have been resisting watching “Downton Abbey” because of its popularity. But I must admit I became a fan myself after watching “Downton Abbey: New Era”. Last week, I had a free afternoon and could not find any movie I would like to see, so I hesitantly chose this movie. The story has absolute ingredients, […]
Today is Ash Wednesday and this is my reflection to the beginning of Lent. From Psalm 102 For I eat ashes as my food and mingle my drink with tears.. Psalm 51 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all […]
Adapted from Haruki Murakami’s short story, Drive My Car depicts people who are devastated by loss, allowing time to ripen those wounds, and rebuilding their understanding of love and life’s reason. It is fascinating to hear from non-Japanese speaking audience who perfectly understands the atmosphere and nuances in this movie. That is the power of “Drive […]
Christmas is forever, not for just one day, for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf. The good you do for others is good you do yourself. – Norman Wesley Brooks
Yesterday my student played Brahms’ Op. 117 No. 2 at her lesson. It lit my longing heart. As you may have known, Brahms’ late works have been deep treasures for me for many years. Brahms composed his Op. 117 during the summer of 1892 while vacationing in Bad Ischl. He sent a copy of Op. […]
I am so excited to announce our second concert in 3rd@1st 2021-22 season. I hope you can join us at the concert! “The Joy of Chamber Music Concert” The Third at First concert series continues at First United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 4 p.m. with a program of chamber music performed […]