There will never be a better performer of Bach's piano works than Gould. Crappy humming-along and all.

love those previews and what an incredible and fansinnating life you live

That's a lovely color on you. Have you seen/listened to the open Goldberg Variations? I hadn't really paid much attention to the Goldberg Variations before they came out, but this performance is quite nice. No humming under the breath, unfortunately...

What beautiful pictures. It looks like you're in paradise on Earth. Merry Yule and Happy New Year!

We're pretty fond of our boy Glenn here. I imagine you've heard the 1955 version that got him more than a little acclaim along with a certain amount of notoriety from some evil creatures. My other favourite pianist is Artur Schnabel. On first hearing, his playing seemed very clinical and quite emotionless but then the penny dropped and it was all quite spellbinding from there.

It's good to know you're well and the pictures are always appreciated.

Life before the internet? It was way less hasty... less overwhelming and less shallow, less volatile and less stressful

If you had to make a task for school, you had to go to the library and search in big dusty registers, fillew with articles and photographs and stuff. You had to actual call someone with a fixed phone, or write a letter. You were more surprised when hearing or reading something...

I'm glad I knew that time Internet only arouse when I was 19 or 20.

While traveling it can be a big relief to be 'offline' for a month or so... I have to use internet or internet-bases programs at work, at h one; i sometimes feel my brain is melting

I'm glad your new job keeps you running. And it seems that you have time enough for pleasant stuff.

Lovely pictures by the way! The vintage feeling makes it complete

Previews look nice too... the Lady of the Lake?

Take good care, and I wish you the best during the holidays... and beyond!

Do you paint when you hiberate ?
I am happy one of us is practicing yoga and reading Joyce !
I like Glenn Gould - certainly for Bach.

So tell me a grasshopper story ?

accept my smile and great affection
I generally think of you some time during each day
I do because you bring me so much to delight.

warm and cosy
nose and toes !
graceful days

We'll keep a lite on for you.

Enjoy the hibernating. Must be good to get away from these interwebs occasionally... I can never really seem to do it myself.

gorgeous photos, as usual.
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Yes, let's talk about Mr. Gould, who played Bach on the piano not a harpsichord or a piano forte. He was a genius and very quirky in what he considered the correct way to play keyboards. A very unique artist but enjoyable if you took his playing while knowing his ideas before hand. Probably smarter than anybody who tried to understand him. Way before his time and lost way too early. Hope you have a great new year.

I hope the new job is being good to you and you enjoy some time away from here.

Thank you for being a sweet, wonderful, beautiful person who always has something positive to add to the world. you're a real gem.