Web Habits, Effectively A juicy sampling of writerly links from Granta. Quote of the Year 'If you fight terror with terror,' the authors ask, 'how can you tell which is which?' … [Read more...]
Schiff’s Schubert at the Wigmore
May 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
For tragic albeit fortuitous reasons I find myself in London teaching a Beatle class, put up and well-paid only homesick for my family beyond words. For solace I seek out culture, and last week I caught Andras Schiff playing Schubert at the Wigmore Hall. (The link goes to the Guardian excellent podcast series on Schiff's Beethoven sonatas.) The hall is warm and cozy, the pianist among my favorites, and the repertoire was Impromptus, Moments Musiceaux and a few short pieces. And much to my surprise, especially given the thriving state of culture … [Read more...]
RINGO AT THE FLOWER SHOW
May 20, 2008 By 2 Comments
Contemporary Britain is still so much more a literate culture than America that the GUARDIAN gives away paperback books in its Sunday Observer (whereas the Mail gives away pop CDs). And this past Sunday's special Music section included a feature article on My Bloody Valentine by... Sean O'Hagan, who ran the Beatles monthly for years, and a rave review of Umalali, The Garifuna Women's Project, by Hendrix author Charlie Gillett. Enough to make you wonder whether the stateside reviewing culture is half this healthy. Ringo Starr did make an … [Read more...]
Yoko Ono Blocks Documentary in Boston court
May 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment
This aired on NPR on Wednesday's Morning Edition, a slightly longer version aired on WBUR's Morning Edition local break. … [Read more...]
