Three pictures of Mozart
You would think that after all this time Mozart’s status would be secure. But I’ve found that most people put him into one of two categories, and a few into … Continue reading
The Opera and the Musical
The cancan answered the question men have always asked. What do women have under their skirts? Legs. We remember Jacques Offenbach for the music he wrote for the dance called … Continue reading
Feet of clay
I had a dream last night. Five little purple men from the planet Tralfamadore, representing the Universal Health Organisation Hortatory Orbit (UHOHO) appeared in the sky and broadcast a message … Continue reading
Documentary film: my picks
THE BEST documentary film has all the qualities we appreciate in feature films: drama, excitement, suspense and a vivid appeal to our imagination. Films that content themselves merely with imparting … Continue reading
