Category Archives: Music

Thoughts on Attending the Opera

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Roger

I will admit right at the start that I went to the opera expecting not to enjoy it. But I was willing to be pleasantly surprised. Here’s what I saw and heard … The Marriage of Figaro is a ridiculous … Continue reading →

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Oasis Music at the Pickwick

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Roger

I went with my wife and daughter to see Lorie Line at the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge on Friday night. The Pickwick was build in 1928, and it looked impressive against the night sky. It probably would have looked … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts While Attending a Mozart Festival

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Roger

Before the concert started, the orchestra members sat on the stage tuning their instruments. When 3:00 arrived, the first violin came out and took a bow. Then one of the bassoon players played a note and everybody pretended to tune … Continue reading →

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Mozart Festival — Woodstock Opera House

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Roger

When I looked at web site of the Woodstock Opera House to see what events were approaching, I saw the Mozart Festival. Now it so happens that Mozart is my favorite classical composer (his Rondo Alla Turca is one of … Continue reading →

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Navy Pier Variety Showcase — Chicago, Illinois

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Roger

After we finished lunch at Bubba Gump, four members of our group took off for home. The six of us who stuck around headed off in search of adventure. We hadn’t gone far before we came across a performance stage. … Continue reading →

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