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Beautiful, long foray into neolithic archeology by Alex Ross, with some tangents into contemporary music and literature
Megalithic monuments in the otherworldly Orkney Islands, in northern Scotland, remain a fundamental part of the landscape. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/3hepma
In Northern Scotland, the Neolithic Age Never Ended
Megalithic monuments in the otherworldly Orkney Islands remain a fundamental part of the landscape.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Beautiful, long foray into neolithic archeology by Alex Ross, with some tangents into contemporary music and literature
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So, I'm putting together my weekly film score quiz that posts Saturday at 10am ET, and I dreamt up a little parlor game.
Here's a list of five famous actors:
★ Robert De Niro
★ Janet Leigh
★ Orson Welles
★ Gregory Peck
★ Patricia Neal
Name one person who connects them all.
Go!
#filmsky #moviesky
Here's a list of five famous actors:
★ Robert De Niro
★ Janet Leigh
★ Orson Welles
★ Gregory Peck
★ Patricia Neal
Name one person who connects them all.
Go!
#filmsky #moviesky
November 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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NSO Overnight - Spanish cellist Pablo Ferrández makes striking NSO debut in Lutosławski’s Cello Concerto, along with excellent Britten and Tchaikovsky from guest conductor Edward Gardner (Photo: C. Downey/WCR) - repeats Saturday and Sunday! washingtonclassicalreview.com/2025/11/21/g...
November 21, 2025 at 5:14 AM
NSO Overnight - Spanish cellist Pablo Ferrández makes striking NSO debut in Lutosławski’s Cello Concerto, along with excellent Britten and Tchaikovsky from guest conductor Edward Gardner (Photo: C. Downey/WCR) - repeats Saturday and Sunday! washingtonclassicalreview.com/2025/11/21/g...
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I've been summoned, as well as @pwallinga.bsky.social and @matthewcmiel.bsky.social.
Read the article or don't, but the headline was mine and I feel pretty proud of it.
www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
Read the article or don't, but the headline was mine and I feel pretty proud of it.
www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
November 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I've been summoned, as well as @pwallinga.bsky.social and @matthewcmiel.bsky.social.
Read the article or don't, but the headline was mine and I feel pretty proud of it.
www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
Read the article or don't, but the headline was mine and I feel pretty proud of it.
www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
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Quantum simulations show that imperfections in ice crystals significantly influence how ice absorbs and emits ultraviolet light, offering new insights into ice photochemistry and environmental processes. doi.org/hbb3p6
Quantum calculations expose hidden chemistry of ice
When ultraviolet light hits ice—whether in Earth's polar regions or on distant planets—it triggers a cascade of chemical reactions that have puzzled scientists for decades.
phys.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Quantum simulations show that imperfections in ice crystals significantly influence how ice absorbs and emits ultraviolet light, offering new insights into ice photochemistry and environmental processes. doi.org/hbb3p6
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Coming up on @bloomberg.com TV to talk jobs and Fed’s dilemma.
November 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Coming up on @bloomberg.com TV to talk jobs and Fed’s dilemma.
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The scope of Schubert's achievement during his final year is mind-boggling. It included his last three Piano Sonatas, his 2nd Piano Trio, his String Quintet, the song cycles Winterreise and Schwangesang and his Mass in E-flat, all massive, highly-original works. Incredible.
November 19, 2025 at 5:45 AM
The scope of Schubert's achievement during his final year is mind-boggling. It included his last three Piano Sonatas, his 2nd Piano Trio, his String Quintet, the song cycles Winterreise and Schwangesang and his Mass in E-flat, all massive, highly-original works. Incredible.
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#morninglistening to #AliciaDeLarrocha in Granados' #Goyescas: her 2nd recording for Decca, 1976, after Hispavox/EMI, 1962, & before her 1989 3rd on RCA. Which is your favorite and why?
Amzn: amzn.to/3XudWp8
Pantaléon Enrique Costanzo Granados y Campiña
Amzn: amzn.to/3XudWp8
Pantaléon Enrique Costanzo Granados y Campiña
November 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
#morninglistening to #AliciaDeLarrocha in Granados' #Goyescas: her 2nd recording for Decca, 1976, after Hispavox/EMI, 1962, & before her 1989 3rd on RCA. Which is your favorite and why?
Amzn: amzn.to/3XudWp8
Pantaléon Enrique Costanzo Granados y Campiña
Amzn: amzn.to/3XudWp8
Pantaléon Enrique Costanzo Granados y Campiña
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Trump Moves to Weaken the Endangered Species Act--Four proposed rules could make it easier to drill for oil or harvest timber in areas where endangered species live. Story by @maxinejoselow.bsky.social & @catrineinhorn.bsky.social Gift link: nyti.ms/4pi6adI
nyti.ms
November 19, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Trump Moves to Weaken the Endangered Species Act--Four proposed rules could make it easier to drill for oil or harvest timber in areas where endangered species live. Story by @maxinejoselow.bsky.social & @catrineinhorn.bsky.social Gift link: nyti.ms/4pi6adI
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Sidewalks are for people, not robots.
November 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Sidewalks are for people, not robots.
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Patti Smith performs at the Chicago Theatre Monday Nov. 17, 2025 in Chicago.
November 18, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Patti Smith performs at the Chicago Theatre Monday Nov. 17, 2025 in Chicago.
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Celebrate the Charles Mackerras Centennial 🎂💯
📷 Erich Auerbach, 1959
"He had an unerring instinct for the right inflections in Classical & early Romantic works, the right ornaments in Baroque music & the right sense of earthy realism in contemporary scores."
- Allan Kozinn
📷 Erich Auerbach, 1959
"He had an unerring instinct for the right inflections in Classical & early Romantic works, the right ornaments in Baroque music & the right sense of earthy realism in contemporary scores."
- Allan Kozinn
November 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Celebrate the Charles Mackerras Centennial 🎂💯
📷 Erich Auerbach, 1959
"He had an unerring instinct for the right inflections in Classical & early Romantic works, the right ornaments in Baroque music & the right sense of earthy realism in contemporary scores."
- Allan Kozinn
📷 Erich Auerbach, 1959
"He had an unerring instinct for the right inflections in Classical & early Romantic works, the right ornaments in Baroque music & the right sense of earthy realism in contemporary scores."
- Allan Kozinn
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Paul Hindemith, seen here serenading his favorite bedroom quilt.
November 16, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Paul Hindemith, seen here serenading his favorite bedroom quilt.
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The Obelisk and Tomb of Antinous.
Barbara Gai explores the history of this important monument and the clues that might lead to the location of Antinous’ tomb.
the-past.com/feature/the-...
Barbara Gai explores the history of this important monument and the clues that might lead to the location of Antinous’ tomb.
the-past.com/feature/the-...
The Obelisk and Tomb of Antinous | The Past
Barbara Gai explores the history of this important monument and the clues that might lead to the location of Antinous’ tomb.
the-past.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The Obelisk and Tomb of Antinous.
Barbara Gai explores the history of this important monument and the clues that might lead to the location of Antinous’ tomb.
the-past.com/feature/the-...
Barbara Gai explores the history of this important monument and the clues that might lead to the location of Antinous’ tomb.
the-past.com/feature/the-...
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More extravagant praise for "The Monkey King" at @sfopera.bsky.social, and praise from me for the vividness and brilliance of @gmeline.bsky.social's writing here.
The reading of "Land of Bliss" as an 11 o'clock number in the Broadway tradition is pure gold.
The reading of "Land of Bliss" as an 11 o'clock number in the Broadway tradition is pure gold.
In World Premiere, ‘The Monkey King’ Is a Dazzling Triumph at SF Opera
Destined to be a modern classic, Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang's new opera is a thrilling, gorgeous work of art.
www.kqed.org
November 16, 2025 at 10:43 PM
More extravagant praise for "The Monkey King" at @sfopera.bsky.social, and praise from me for the vividness and brilliance of @gmeline.bsky.social's writing here.
The reading of "Land of Bliss" as an 11 o'clock number in the Broadway tradition is pure gold.
The reading of "Land of Bliss" as an 11 o'clock number in the Broadway tradition is pure gold.
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Composer Aaron Copland takes a spin with harpist Djina Ostrowska in 1921
Happy #BicycleBirthday, Aaron!
November 14 (1900-1990)
Happy #BicycleBirthday, Aaron!
November 14 (1900-1990)
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Composer Aaron Copland takes a spin with harpist Djina Ostrowska in 1921
Happy #BicycleBirthday, Aaron!
November 14 (1900-1990)
Happy #BicycleBirthday, Aaron!
November 14 (1900-1990)
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Wendy Carlos, BOTD in 1939, worked closely with Robert Moog in developing many of the modules and features of early Moog synthesizers in the 1960s.
Here, in 1970, Carlos shares the clearest and most easy to understand explanation of how a synthesizer works that you'll ever hear:
#musicsky #moviesky
Here, in 1970, Carlos shares the clearest and most easy to understand explanation of how a synthesizer works that you'll ever hear:
#musicsky #moviesky
Wendy Carlos on the BBC in 1970
Wendy Carlos demonstrates how a Moog synthesizer works.
vimeo.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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A 24-hour tribute to Erik Satie at the CETC, the experimental stage of Teatro Colón: nearly a hundred pianists perform Vexations in continuous rotation. Watch details and full story at moto-perpetuo.com/satie-vexati...
#satie #eriksatie
#satie #eriksatie
November 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
A 24-hour tribute to Erik Satie at the CETC, the experimental stage of Teatro Colón: nearly a hundred pianists perform Vexations in continuous rotation. Watch details and full story at moto-perpetuo.com/satie-vexati...
#satie #eriksatie
#satie #eriksatie
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Monet’s father cut off his allowance when he refused to abandon art.
He survived thanks to his devoted aunt, Marie-Jeanne Lecadre, who secretly supported him.
He survived thanks to his devoted aunt, Marie-Jeanne Lecadre, who secretly supported him.
November 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Monet’s father cut off his allowance when he refused to abandon art.
He survived thanks to his devoted aunt, Marie-Jeanne Lecadre, who secretly supported him.
He survived thanks to his devoted aunt, Marie-Jeanne Lecadre, who secretly supported him.
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Sympatique petite vidéo sur comment un prof de l'université de Montréal a inventé l'alphabet phonétique de l'OTAN et de l'OACI.
Et sur pourquoi la lettre Q se dit Quebec.
youtu.be/UAT-eOzeY4M
Et sur pourquoi la lettre Q se dit Quebec.
youtu.be/UAT-eOzeY4M
The genius logic of the NATO phonetic alphabet
YouTube video by RobWords
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Sympatique petite vidéo sur comment un prof de l'université de Montréal a inventé l'alphabet phonétique de l'OTAN et de l'OACI.
Et sur pourquoi la lettre Q se dit Quebec.
youtu.be/UAT-eOzeY4M
Et sur pourquoi la lettre Q se dit Quebec.
youtu.be/UAT-eOzeY4M
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What a night! Pacific Chorale opened our 58th season with a luminous program: Jocelyn Hagen’s world premiere "What the Soul Already Knows" & Poulenc’s "Gloria," led by Robert Istad with Pacific Symphony and Rabihah Davis Dunn.
More Highlights: https://ow.ly/bLA150XpAeV Photos (c) Priscilla Scott
More Highlights: https://ow.ly/bLA150XpAeV Photos (c) Priscilla Scott
November 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
What a night! Pacific Chorale opened our 58th season with a luminous program: Jocelyn Hagen’s world premiere "What the Soul Already Knows" & Poulenc’s "Gloria," led by Robert Istad with Pacific Symphony and Rabihah Davis Dunn.
More Highlights: https://ow.ly/bLA150XpAeV Photos (c) Priscilla Scott
More Highlights: https://ow.ly/bLA150XpAeV Photos (c) Priscilla Scott
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Remembering Carl Sagan, born on this day billions & billions of years ago 🎂
📷 Santi Visalli, 1974
"Better the hard truth, I say, than the comforting fantasy."
📷 Santi Visalli, 1974
"Better the hard truth, I say, than the comforting fantasy."
November 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Remembering Carl Sagan, born on this day billions & billions of years ago 🎂
📷 Santi Visalli, 1974
"Better the hard truth, I say, than the comforting fantasy."
📷 Santi Visalli, 1974
"Better the hard truth, I say, than the comforting fantasy."
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A star is born : Tamara Bounazou is the best Iphigénie I ever heard or saw. Phenomenal voice and stage presence. Brava!
November 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A star is born : Tamara Bounazou is the best Iphigénie I ever heard or saw. Phenomenal voice and stage presence. Brava!
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Hoy en el año 63 a. C. Cicerón denunció la Conjuración de Catilina ante el senado de Roma pronunciando su Primera Catilinaria.
November 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Hoy en el año 63 a. C. Cicerón denunció la Conjuración de Catilina ante el senado de Roma pronunciando su Primera Catilinaria.