Not just great score, but great interpretation and conducting by one of the best conductors of all time Carlos Kleiber (1930-2004).
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Articles by: fidelito
The New Kid in Town & The Question of Intelligence
Now that there is a new leadership at the White House with vastly different views from traditional allies on a host of issues; from Trade to the Environment to Foreign Policy to name just a few it would be interesting to understand the fate of Intelligence sharing/cooperation and overall outlook […]
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Trump Inauguration: Someone Looking Over Us
With the inauguration of Trump as 45th President of the US just a few hours away, it is moments like these that I crave for genius humor of Robin Williams. I guess he must be watching over us now & laughing his heart out…at our expense. Truly missed in these […]
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BBC Panorama -Trump: The Kremlin Candidate?
An excellent documentary about Russian influence on US elections and history of Trump relationship with Russia. Predictions are not all that rosy for a Trump presidency, but this is all the more important that we go into it more aware/wired into this “unique” situation and the ramifications resulting from it so […]
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PM Theresa May's BREXIT Speech: The Unveiling of Unveiled Plans
I made sure to watch the recorded version of the speech in its entirety, with a glimmer of hope having read the British Pound gained strength after the speech which based on the track record of a PM Theresa May’s Speeches or Statements on this topic is, well a “Record” […]
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Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4, "Italian"
The Orkest van het Oosten led by Jan Willem de Vriend plays’ Symphony No. 4. ‘Italian’ by Mendelssohn during the opening season of 2016 – 2017
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"Multiculturalism": The Elephant that Overtook the Room
Defining the Problem There continues to be debate about the value of “Multiculturalism” and whether it has failed to live up to its nobel intentions pertaining to a multiethnic/multicultural society we live in today. Some politicians even pronounce the concept of Multiculturalism as already “Dead”. This is certainly a serious & […]
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CIA head John Brennan warns Trump to watch his tongue – BBC News (Commentary)
Framing these issues and the absurdity of temperament of Mr Trump as a Liberal/Conservative divide is the real Fake News of the Century. We should engage/connect with like-minded conservatives and not be forced to live in our own isolated bubble that got into this mess in the first place. The […]
Read More Conducting: A Master Class by a Master (Carlos Kleiber)
A true master/perfectionist of musical expression with his unique approach in conveying interpretation of the musical phrase-one of the all time great conductors.
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Nick Clegg: Blaming liberalism for the world’s political turmoil is just too easy (Commentary)
In response to Nick Clegg’s article (link below) I would like to contribute some commentary here; It certainly is the case that when something happens on your watch you own it-whether or not it is more convenient to pass the buck elsewhere. And you do not own in the sense […]
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