This week, we are listening to Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, sometimes referred to as "the fourth tenor." He has made a name for himself in opera as well as pop ballads
Concert Review of CJO's An Evening of Romance
Quick post - I finally got my review of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra's Feb. 12 concert "An Evening of Romance" up (hip hip hooray). It featured big band music made famous by Billie Holiday and Chet Baker.
You know, if they ever do a CD, I hope they put "My Funny Valentine" on it. That was the BEST VERSION EVER!
Concert Review of CJO's An Evening of Romance
World Music Exploration - Vivaldi's Four Seasons
This week, we are listening to the music of Antonio Vivaldi (1675-1741). He was nicknamed the "red priest" because of his red hair, which was unusual at the time. He worked at Conservatorio dell'Ospedale della Pietà, which was a music school for orphaned girls.
