The so-called “Second Viennese School” of Austrian composers consists of Arnold Schoenberg and his two students, Anton Webern, and Alban Berg. There is part of me that very much identifies with the music of Webern, and another part that finds a kindred soul in the music of Berg. I vacillate between the two, at times... Continue Reading →
Music for the Dead
This last weekend was the secular/religious holiday triple threat, with Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day all following one after the other. The official liturgical name for All Souls’ Day in the Catholic church is The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. In Mexico, it is Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead),... Continue Reading →