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lennygoran

I'm open to your idea of Cafe Fiorello as someplace new to try, but only if they'll take individual checks, as Len suggested. Len, would you be kind and give them a call? Brian we're gonna be at the Met tomorrow for a Don G and Sue and I plan on going in to talk to people at Cafe Fiorello. Regards,...

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https://www.cafefiorello.com/menu/ I've eaten there several times and the food is very good. So unless anyone has an objection, can we go to Cafe Fiorello this time? For us no problem with Cafe Fiorello-we pass it all the time. Wonder if they would allow for separate checks? Regards, Len https://im...

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I've been in touch with Lance, and he advises me that so far, Fridays and Saturdays in June work for our fearless leader, and since he missed last year's celebration, let's include him this year if at all possible.Len, would you be kind enough to make the reservation at that lovely restaurant once ...

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https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/V0lwFn.jpg Our big gathering in Brooklyn comes up Fri night-don't think they'll be any bacon. Regards, Len :lol: Is Seltzer Jewish? And 99 Other Argument-Starters A new book offers an irreverent list of the “most Jewish” foods to savor, just in time...

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Belle it was an indoor day for us yesterday--terrible winds-- and I've been watching TV for a large chunk of it-the news flashed across the screen-so sad-I believe we've visited Notre Dame on every trip we've ever made to Paris over many years-one experience I remember was eating at the famous and f...

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jserraglio wrote: ↑
Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:21 am
As per usual, MagaMan sees the speck in his brother's eye but is blind to the beam in his own.

I liked the way you put this and decided to google! Regards, Len

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mote_and_the_Beam

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jserraglio wrote: ↑
Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:45 am
]FWIW, MagaMan's minions think otherwise.

Yes I know that-Trump feels the members of the Democratic Party are antisemites-he and his are milking it for everything its worth. Regards, Len

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My DVR is programmed for this Sun at 9PM for this show from MSNBC. Regards, Len

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/stev ... is-n991411

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david johnson wrote: ↑
Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:24 am
Neither the NYP nor the Congresswoman have much to offer. A side note, there is a difference in a 'black muslim' and a muslim who is black.

Another important side note-there is a difference between being anti semitic and being critical of Israeli policy. Regards, Len

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PBS NYC Arts The Shed material comes up first. Regards, Len NYC-ARTS Full Episode: April 11, 2019 Season 2019 Episode 438 | 28m 16s A conversation with Alex Poots, Artistic Director and CEO of The Shed, a brand new venue for cutting edge arts and culture on Manhattan’s West Side. Followed by a visit...

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So his staff tries to downplay it and then he doubles down today. Regards, Len

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The Hungarian State Opera will be touring to the U.S. in October, performing at Lincoln Center. No, they won't be bringing their "Porgy and Bess." The repertoire will be Erkel's "Bank Ban," Goldmark's "Queen of Sheba," We saw those at the Koch with the Hungarian State Opera last fall and enjoyed ha...

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Pretty impressive! Regards, Len

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Brian I found it. Thanks! Len

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maestrob wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 09, 2019 12:12 pm
Actually, Len, what you found was not the Dan Merriman I knew, although he did come from Texas.

Brian I'm confused and sorry if I mixed things up--I thought you were talking about Osborne putting down Pav-who is Dan Merriman. Regards, Len

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Have no fear-Barr will make sure it's enforced! After his performance yesterday we may have to impeach Trump to get the Mueller report. Regards, Len

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And on the horizon lurk superbugs, which are likely to become even more of a long-term threat than the bugs we already know how to defeat. Here's why. NYT Superbugs are spreading. We need doctors trained to treat them. I learned from 60 Minutes just the other day that NYU Medical has become tuition...

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Does anyone remember his takedown of Pavarotti published in High Fidelity magazine during that time? It caused quite a stir, but affected Pavarotti's career not at all, and has been largely forgotten these days. Brian can you or anyone else explain why he took down Pav? Regards, Len I found some of...

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I believe that, as a principle, if there is a very big gap in the economic conditions of people who share a budget and there is an economic downturn, there is a high risk of bad conflict. Joe this week's 60 minutes did an interview with him-I enjoyed watching it a lot-I'm sure it's available on/lin...

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maestrob wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 27, 2018 11:26 am
Does anyone remember his takedown of Pavarotti published in High Fidelity magazine during that time? It caused quite a stir, but affected Pavarotti's career not at all, and has been largely forgotten these days.

Brian can you or anyone else explain why he took down Pav? Regards, Len

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That Wozzeck he mentions is one of the 12 operas we'll be seeing at the Met next season. Regards, Len

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Len, those pictures of the eagles are so affecting and wonderful. What proud creatures, full of beauty and majesty. Belle thanks-I love watching eagles when we've been out bird watching! Ospreys and hawks too but the ospreys are more common to see! Regards, Len https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/64...

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This is the CD of the original cast and conductor. There are two other productions on DVD, but they don't have the pathos of Sir Peter, Britten's life-partner and muse. The CD set is available for about $4 used. Brian thanks-I found this on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqz_UQIuPBI Regar...

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Thanks Len. I'll be on the lookout! :D Brian we watched it last night-very enjoyable-aamof yesterday it was a lot of Nilsson-while preparing dinner I was listening to her on our LP doing Turandot! BTW I think it's is now on the PBS website:https://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/birgit-nilsson-a-league-of-h...

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jserraglio wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 03, 2019 11:52 am
Another megalomaniac, Mad King Ludwig of Bavaria, is a notable precursor to MagaMan.

I don't think we ever saw Ludwig's tax returns but I sure hope we get Magaman's! Regards, Len

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Brian I've never seen the opera. Len

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I sure have to disagree with what she says here-what ideas does she want-what relevance is she after? She says:"the Met perpetuates the prejudice against the work as dramatically irrelevant. His take is so short on ideas that it might be more honest to let the singers wear their own clothes and call...

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https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/2rTZw0.jpg I opened up a new firefox tab and this suggested link came up fwiw. Regards, Len Power of an Hour Productivity The smart guide to procrastination Putting play before work may seem irresponsible, but experts argue that this counterintuitiv...

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maestrob wrote: ↑
Sat Mar 30, 2019 11:19 am
Bring back the arts to our school systems!

Brian completely agree! Regards, Len

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I looked up Gotham Opera and see it closed-they did quite a few operas-we saw some that were quite entertaining. "About Gotham Chamber Opera Gotham Chamber Opera was the nation’s leading opera company dedicated to vibrant, fully staged productions of works intended for intimate venues from 2001-2015...

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We either take the ferry from Weehawken (which includes a free shuttle bus to midtown) or take the NJ Transit train from the Hamilton station (near Trenton). Hank we've taken the ferry from Weehawken--we love riding NYC ferries-many places to get to from pier 13! We rarely ride NJ Transit but I kno...

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I'm kind of discouraged-I wonder if this is a stonewall coverup protection of Trump sort of operation--those darn redactions seem too expansive for me? Regards, Len

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https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/NyEEKe.jpg Power and Love: What We Can All Learn From Wagner’s ‘Ring’ In a divisive moment in American politics, Wagner’s four-opera epic feels like a cautionary tale of a power-hungry ruler. By Anthony Tommasini March 28, 2019 True to form, an auto...

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On Wed we made a bad decision with regard to NYC-we had to get to York Ave on the upper eastside of NYC and elected to take the car in-we left our house in the boondocks of NJ at 8:30 in the morning and didn't get to our location until 12:00 because of various traffic tie-ups-sure made me appreciate...

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barney wrote: ↑
Fri Mar 29, 2019 5:00 am
Janacek is not performed nearly often enough.

Barney we've gotten to see nearly all his operas over the years-thank you Met Opera-like him very much-we'll see Kata May of 2020-it's part of the 2 flex subscriptions we bought for next season-12 operas in all. Regards, Len

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https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/TUgDvP.jpg Hope we'll see some classical and opera orientated programs on the schedule at some point. Regards, Len The Shed Opens With a Purpose. And a Party. Hudson yards The new $475 million arts center at Hudson Yards opens with Soundtrack of Ame...

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https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/922/cAkcId.jpg Music Judge Dismisses Most of James Levine’s Defamation Claims Against the Met By Michael Cooper March 26, 2019 A judge on Tuesday dismissed all but one of the defamation claims that the conductor James Levine made in a lawsuit he filed a...

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jserraglio wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 25, 2019 11:54 am
Probably more pending investigations are detailed in this Time article than there are current legislative proposals in Congress originating from the WH.

Thanks for this-I'm looking forward to all these-Trump completely exonerated-no way! Regards, Len

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I live outside the Beltway but am deeply concerned about Russian influence in the upcoming election ...Having said that, I do agree with the general thrust of Modernistfan's comments about the salient issues the Dems need to address. Hopefully they will nominate a centrist. I too live outside the b...

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John F wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:25 am
Of course! For me it's the music and the musical performance that counts most of all. But it's too late now.

Thanks, just checking -for me I want a full production with surtitles. Too bad it's not being done at the Bard Summerfest in Annandale on Hudson. Regards, Len

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I've liked this opera ever since I heard the Supraphon recording, and I saw it done in London by the English National Opera conducted by Charles Mackerras. If I'd known about this performance I would certainly have attended, but lately I've gotten careless about keeping up to date and I missed it. ...

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