"Joy and pleasure are as real as pain and sorrow and one must learn what they have to teach. . . ." -- Sean Russell, from Gatherer of Clouds

"If you're not having fun, you're not doing it right." -- Helyn D. Goldenberg

"I love you and I'm not afraid." -- Evanescence, "My Last Breath"

“If I hear ‘not allowed’ much oftener,” said Sam, “I’m going to get angry.” -- J.R.R. Tolkien, from Lord of the Rings

Wednesday, December 02, 2015

Culture Break: Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 7 in A Major, 4th Movement

Here's a nice wake-up for you: I can listen to Beethoven any time, any mood, and the 7th Symphony is pretty much my favorite Beethoven. Zubin Mehta has this one cold: he's got the momentum, he's got the lyricism, he's got the power, all perfectly controlled. Enjoy:


Wow. Just "Wow!"

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