On the evening of May 7, 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven stood on the stage of Vienna’s Kärntnertor Theatre shadow conducting the premiere of his Ninth Symphony. The audience erupted in applause. Hats were thrown into the air. Handkerchiefs waved. By all accounts the ovation lasted several minutes. Yet Beethoven heard none of it. By then
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I remember very distinctly when my father bought me my very first LP. (Do you remember those circular black things that served as our medium for listening to music?) I was about eight years old when my father put this black thing on our record player and suddenly an entire orchestra burst forth from the
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Yes, I am sure you can remember the classic disco hit “A Fifth of Beethoven” by Walter Murphy that gave a dance floor beat to Beethoven’s magnum opus and was used to great effect in Saturday Night Fever. One could argue, therefore, that the great Ludwig Van made a not insignificant contribution to the disco
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My life in music has been one of the most joyous and rewarding experiences. Conducting many orchestras in Canada, Mexico, and Europe, I have been blessed in working with many wonderful musicians from across the globe. When I’m not preparing for my next concert I indulge in my other passion—cooking. Making the perfect dish for
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