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Everything Old is New Again
Johann Sebastian Bach’s two volumes of the Well-Tempered Clavier have sometimes been called the pianist’s Old Testament. They are excellent examples of Bach’s amazing ability to write in contrapuntal style. As such, they remain an important part of teaching repertoire. Timeless, really. Equal temperament tuning had just been “invented” in Bach’s time (1685-1750), and our…
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Winter Wonderland
Ottawa’s 35th annual Winterlude opened on February 1 and runs until the 18th. It’s a chance to celebrate winter. Skating on the canal, snowshoeing in Gatineau Park, walking among the ice sculptures. But if your favourite season is any one but winter, take note that there are many great cultural events happening indoors – art, theatre,…
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Silly Love Songs
Tonight I’ll be playing some Valentine-themed songs at Gaia Java in Stittsville from 7 to 9 pm. There’s a song for every facet of love – from giddy to jaded to true. They’re serious about the coffee, though, so drop in!
