George Hunka
@georgehunka.bsky.social
Money for music: support your local and international classical music radio stations. And the young'uns there as well. cc @wrti.bsky.social @johntkbass.bsky.social
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Morgen ist Spendentag - George Hunka
Support classical music in Vienna and Philadelphia tomorrow (or -- why wait? -- today).
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November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Money for music: support your local and international classical music radio stations. And the young'uns there as well. cc @wrti.bsky.social @johntkbass.bsky.social
www.georgehunka.com/music/morgen...
www.georgehunka.com/music/morgen...
Classical music, youth, Vienna, Philadelphia, money -- this post has it all. Donate to radio klassik Stephansdom and @wrti.bsky.social, but just as importantly, tune in. cc @johntkbass.bsky.social:
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Morgen ist Spendentag - George Hunka
Support classical music in Vienna and Philadelphia tomorrow (or -- why wait? -- today).
www.georgehunka.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Classical music, youth, Vienna, Philadelphia, money -- this post has it all. Donate to radio klassik Stephansdom and @wrti.bsky.social, but just as importantly, tune in. cc @johntkbass.bsky.social:
www.georgehunka.com/music/morgen...
www.georgehunka.com/music/morgen...
Listening to her now. Truly a loss. @philorch.bsky.social share.inquirer.com/11Psng
Benita Valente, revered Philadelphia soprano with Met Opera and one of America’s great lieder artists, has died at 91
She was one half of a classical music power couple based in Philadelphia.
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October 25, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Listening to her now. Truly a loss. @philorch.bsky.social share.inquirer.com/11Psng
A celebration of #philadelphia movies from Mural Arts Philadelphia, and @phillyvictor.bsky.social from @phillymag.com has a thought on the Philadelphia Museum of Art rebrand.
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www.georgehunka.com/philadelphia...
Philadelphia Friday: Film and PhART - George Hunka
Films in Philadelphia and a new name for its art museum.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
A celebration of #philadelphia movies from Mural Arts Philadelphia, and @phillyvictor.bsky.social from @phillymag.com has a thought on the Philadelphia Museum of Art rebrand.
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www.georgehunka.com/philadelphia...
"The Radetzky March covers three generations of a family; I am only three generations on myself from my own Galician peasant forebears who themselves were Austrian citizens at the time, which may be why I’ve reacted to the novel as deeply as I have."
www.georgehunka.com/books/the-he...
www.georgehunka.com/books/the-he...
The Hero of Solferino - George Hunka
About "The Radetzky March" by Joseph Roth.
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October 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
"The Radetzky March covers three generations of a family; I am only three generations on myself from my own Galician peasant forebears who themselves were Austrian citizens at the time, which may be why I’ve reacted to the novel as deeply as I have."
www.georgehunka.com/books/the-he...
www.georgehunka.com/books/the-he...
The Hero of Solferino - George Hunka
About "The Radetzky March" by Joseph Roth.
www.georgehunka.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
New York Times mucks it up. As always.
Everything is wrong with this including the syntax
September 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
New York Times mucks it up. As always.
Reposted by George Hunka
Everything is wrong with this including the syntax
September 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Everything is wrong with this including the syntax
Today's the day: Make a donation to #radioklassikStephansdom if you can. #Vienna #Wien #Stephansdom
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It’s Spendentag! - George Hunka
Your regularly-scheduled post urging you to contribute to radio klassik Stephansdom.
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September 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Today's the day: Make a donation to #radioklassikStephansdom if you can. #Vienna #Wien #Stephansdom
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www.georgehunka.com/music/its-sp...
Originally supported and funded by the Archdiocese of #Vienna (hence the religious programs), the unique radio klassik Stephansdom now depends on the support of its listeners for its continued health. That means you.
www.georgehunka.com/music/its-sp...
www.georgehunka.com/music/its-sp...
It’s Spendentag! - George Hunka
Your regularly-scheduled post urging you to contribute to radio klassik Stephansdom.
www.georgehunka.com
September 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Originally supported and funded by the Archdiocese of #Vienna (hence the religious programs), the unique radio klassik Stephansdom now depends on the support of its listeners for its continued health. That means you.
www.georgehunka.com/music/its-sp...
www.georgehunka.com/music/its-sp...
Listen to a fine performance of St. Matthew's Passion from radio klassik Stephansdom:
www.georgehunka.com/music/bach-f...
www.georgehunka.com/music/bach-f...
Bach from Vienna - George Hunka
radio klassik Stephansdom presents the Hans Swarowsky recording of Bach's St. Matthew's Passion.
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September 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Listen to a fine performance of St. Matthew's Passion from radio klassik Stephansdom:
www.georgehunka.com/music/bach-f...
www.georgehunka.com/music/bach-f...
A weekday treat from radio klassik Stephansdom: Hans Swarowsky's "St. Matthew's Passion," restored.
www.georgehunka.com/music/bach-f...
www.georgehunka.com/music/bach-f...
Bach from Vienna - George Hunka
radio klassik Stephansdom presents the Hans Swarowsky recording of Bach's St. Matthew's Passion.
www.georgehunka.com
September 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A weekday treat from radio klassik Stephansdom: Hans Swarowsky's "St. Matthew's Passion," restored.
www.georgehunka.com/music/bach-f...
www.georgehunka.com/music/bach-f...
"Let's go."
"We can't."
"Why not?"
"We're waiting in the Ticketmaster queue for 'Godot.'"
Three plays by Samuel Beckett in New York this fall:
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"We can't."
"Why not?"
"We're waiting in the Ticketmaster queue for 'Godot.'"
Three plays by Samuel Beckett in New York this fall:
www.georgehunka.com/theatre/sams...
Sam’s New York hat trick - George Hunka
Three Beckett plays arrive in Manhattan this fall.
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September 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"Let's go."
"We can't."
"Why not?"
"We're waiting in the Ticketmaster queue for 'Godot.'"
Three plays by Samuel Beckett in New York this fall:
www.georgehunka.com/theatre/sams...
"We can't."
"Why not?"
"We're waiting in the Ticketmaster queue for 'Godot.'"
Three plays by Samuel Beckett in New York this fall:
www.georgehunka.com/theatre/sams...
Sam Beckett is bursting out all over, with three plays in New York this fall: www.georgehunka.com/theatre/sams...
Sam’s New York hat trick - George Hunka
Three Beckett plays arrive in Manhattan this fall.
www.georgehunka.com
September 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Sam Beckett is bursting out all over, with three plays in New York this fall: www.georgehunka.com/theatre/sams...
Learn a little about music at the Stephansdom and a lot about Vienna on a walk with Architectphilipp.
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www.georgehunka.com/vienna/on-th...
On the streets of Vienna - George Hunka
Taking a walk with Philipp Broinger.
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September 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Learn a little about music at the Stephansdom and a lot about Vienna on a walk with Architectphilipp.
www.georgehunka.com/vienna/on-th...
www.georgehunka.com/vienna/on-th...
"Gary Oldman plays Jackson Lamb, a cynical, flatulent, foul-mouthed, and very likely alcoholic version of George Smiley who oversees a bunch of MI5 agents ..."
More about #SlowHorses and the week in review, at the blog:
www.georgehunka.com/a-toast-to/a...
More about #SlowHorses and the week in review, at the blog:
www.georgehunka.com/a-toast-to/a...
A toast to … Jackson Lamb - George Hunka
The week of September 1-5, 2025.
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September 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
"Gary Oldman plays Jackson Lamb, a cynical, flatulent, foul-mouthed, and very likely alcoholic version of George Smiley who oversees a bunch of MI5 agents ..."
More about #SlowHorses and the week in review, at the blog:
www.georgehunka.com/a-toast-to/a...
More about #SlowHorses and the week in review, at the blog:
www.georgehunka.com/a-toast-to/a...
Reposted by George Hunka
Catch some of WKCR's annual 24-hour Cage broadcast, while enjoying the thread below
Currently on tap: "36 Mesostics re and not re Marcel Duchamp" (1970) with Paul Hillier and Terry Riley
Currently on tap: "36 Mesostics re and not re Marcel Duchamp" (1970) with Paul Hillier and Terry Riley
September 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Catch some of WKCR's annual 24-hour Cage broadcast, while enjoying the thread below
Currently on tap: "36 Mesostics re and not re Marcel Duchamp" (1970) with Paul Hillier and Terry Riley
Currently on tap: "36 Mesostics re and not re Marcel Duchamp" (1970) with Paul Hillier and Terry Riley
At the blog this week: @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social, @philorch.bsky.social, and the National Constitution Center. Plus a few words about some TV programs from across the pond:
www.georgehunka.com/a-toast-to/a...
www.georgehunka.com/a-toast-to/a...
A toast to … Jackson Lamb - George Hunka
The week of September 1-5, 2025.
www.georgehunka.com
September 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
At the blog this week: @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social, @philorch.bsky.social, and the National Constitution Center. Plus a few words about some TV programs from across the pond:
www.georgehunka.com/a-toast-to/a...
www.georgehunka.com/a-toast-to/a...
“It’s something we say to each other here, George. Go Birds. You’ll get used to it.” #GoBirds
www.georgehunka.com/philadelphia...
www.georgehunka.com/philadelphia...
Go Birds - George Hunka
Welcoming the Philadelphia Eagles as they return to the field.
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September 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
“It’s something we say to each other here, George. Go Birds. You’ll get used to it.” #GoBirds
www.georgehunka.com/philadelphia...
www.georgehunka.com/philadelphia...
"The phrase has transcended its original purpose as an expression of fandom and become — well, become a sign of affection, especially for the city itself." #GoBirds @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social
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www.georgehunka.com/philadelphia...
Go Birds - George Hunka
Welcoming the Philadelphia Eagles as they return to the field.
www.georgehunka.com
September 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
"The phrase has transcended its original purpose as an expression of fandom and become — well, become a sign of affection, especially for the city itself." #GoBirds @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social
www.georgehunka.com/philadelphia...
www.georgehunka.com/philadelphia...
Pursuit: The Founders’ Guide to Happiness, a new podcast series from Jeffrey Rosen and the @constitutionctr.bsky.social,
debuts next week. I wrote about the book on which it's based last July:
www.georgehunka.com/philosophy/b...
debuts next week. I wrote about the book on which it's based last July:
www.georgehunka.com/philosophy/b...
Bad behavior - George Hunka
Pursuit: The Founders’ Guide to Happiness, a new podcast from the National Constitution Center, debuts next week.
www.georgehunka.com
September 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Pursuit: The Founders’ Guide to Happiness, a new podcast series from Jeffrey Rosen and the @constitutionctr.bsky.social,
debuts next week. I wrote about the book on which it's based last July:
www.georgehunka.com/philosophy/b...
debuts next week. I wrote about the book on which it's based last July:
www.georgehunka.com/philosophy/b...
You can now hear the recent concert performance of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde from @philorch.bsky.social under the baton of Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The orchestra presented the first full performance of Tristan und Isolde in the United States 90 years ago. www.georgehunka.com/opera/trista...
Tristan in Philadelphia - George Hunka
Hear a recent concert performance of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, now streaming on WRTI.
www.georgehunka.com
September 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM
You can now hear the recent concert performance of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde from @philorch.bsky.social under the baton of Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The orchestra presented the first full performance of Tristan und Isolde in the United States 90 years ago. www.georgehunka.com/opera/trista...
@philorch.bsky.social's concert performance of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde is now available on @wrti.bsky.social through the next two weeks. Don't miss it. www.georgehunka.com/opera/trista...
Tristan in Philadelphia - George Hunka
Hear a recent concert performance of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde, now streaming on WRTI.
www.georgehunka.com
September 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
@philorch.bsky.social's concert performance of Wagner's Tristan und Isolde is now available on @wrti.bsky.social through the next two weeks. Don't miss it. www.georgehunka.com/opera/trista...
Reposted by George Hunka
