"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, April 15, 2020

Culture Break: Joaqin Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez, Adagio

I don't remember where or how I first came in contact with Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, but it's become a regular on my playlist. The Adagio is a prime example of over-the-top romanticism. I have the recording by the Romeros:


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