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One year of music blogging
Today is the one year anniversary of Music Tasting, a milestone which might have passed me by entirely were it not for another site I visit regularly which is celebrating its second blogoversary. Despite having given it very little thought … Continue reading
Posted in Folk & Popular Music, Foundations, Orchestras & Instrumental Music
Tagged birthdays, giveaways, Piano Guys
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The Wonderful World of Dartington – Part 2
So after an even longer than usual hiatus, I thought I should finally get this out in the blogosphere, to remind myself of some more of the great music I was introduced to at Dartington. And to reassure everyone that … Continue reading
A musical remembrance for Japan
I think it says a lot about us as human beings that we instinctively turn to music during times of crisis and sadness. Whether personal, communal, national or global crises, once the numbing sensation of shock wears off, we are … Continue reading
Posted in Choirs & Choral Music, Folk & Popular Music
Tagged Eliza Gilkyson, Japan, remembrance, Requiem
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Song for a beach holiday
Happy New Year, musical friends! Welcome to Music Tasting in 2012. I’ve been on a week-long beach holiday recently, which was a delightful way to begin the year. It’s becoming something of a tradition, actually, with a close group of … Continue reading
Posted in Folk & Popular Music, Travel
Tagged a cappella, Australia, Faroe Islands, Real Group, summer, Sweden
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The Piper of Sandgate
Last year sometime – I don’t really remember when – after an otherwise ordinary day at work, I walked back to my car parked on the Sandgate esplanade and was treated to a very brief but spontaneously delightful musical experience. … Continue reading
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