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maestrob wrote: ↑
Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:00 pm
That project sounds really interesting, Len! Do keep us posted as things develop.

Brian will do. Regards, Len

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jserraglio wrote: ↑
Wed Feb 24, 2021 5:06 am
THE HILL Romney: 'Pretty sure' Trump would win 2024 GOP nomination if he ran for president [url]

Does Romney feel Trump could win while sitting in a jail cell! Regards, Len

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Ex-Security Officials Spread Blame for Failures of Capitol Riot I don't know who made me more angry yesterday as I watched the hearing-Hawley, Cruz or delusional Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson! Regards, Len :x Former Capitol security officials gave sometimes conflicting accounts in the first high-pro...

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Love Classical Music? Anthony Tommasini Recommends Contemporary Composers The New York Times’s Culture editor has questions. Our chief classical music critic has answers. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/Zryjgi.jpg By Gilbert Cruz Feb. 23, 2021 As the editor of the Culture departmen...

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We've been to a few of the operas put on by Teatro Nuovo-don't know how this project will work out? Regards, Len "We hope that all is well with you and yours! While the pandemic winter has kept us all indoors, Teatro Nuovo has been busy hatching a project that we are now ready to share with all of y...

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Trump’s Taxes Trump’s Tax Returns Aren’t the Only Crucial Records Prosecutors Will Get For all that they reveal, tax returns have limitations. Other records from the former president’s accountants may help give a fuller picture of his finances. By Mike McIntire Published Feb. 22, 2021Updated Feb. 23...

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That's the one I have, Len, and I recommend it highly. Mackerras, as I'm sure you know by now, championed Janacek's operas and late orchestral works: he's a far better maestro than the unknown on this DVD that you just watched. Brian thanks-believe it or not Walmart has a copy of it for $20-of cour...

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Lance wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 21, 2021 1:19 am
I love Great Britain

Lance so do we-miss it so much-I've been watching webcams fro there just to see what's going on now and over the last several months-some of them are very good! Regards, Len

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Last Night's Janacek The Cunning Little Vixen Netflix DVD A lot of reviewers liked it better than Sue and myself-This guy Gio describes very well why we disliked this production-we love the opera but not this one-well we watched it in the comfort of our home and it had English captions https://imagi...

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maestrob wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:55 am
When, if ever, will we return to normal?

Brian Sue and I talk about this constantly. Regards, Len

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As a long-time subscriber to New York Magazine, I'm familiar with the name. However, his articles in that magazine were almost exclusively about opera, so I rarely read his work (I'm more attuned to instrumental music). Hank we also subscribed for a long time and I have to admit the ones I read alm...

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Ricordanza wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 20, 2021 7:09 am
Our second doses are scheduled for March 10.

Hank for Sue and myself March 18th-let's hope there is vaccine there when we arrive! Regards, Len

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Rach3 wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 19, 2021 3:56 pm
soreness

Rach I was able to do some snow shoveling yesterday after we got home-around dinner a little soreness and this morning just a little more soreness around the injection point and the shoulder but really not too bad at all. Regards, Len

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The decision comes as classical musicians struggle to deal with the impact of the pandemic and Britain’s departure from the European Union. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/9b5YqA.jpg By Alex Marshall Feb. 19, 2021 LONDON — Back in 2017, London music fans had high hopes for a reinvi...

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Got vax’d in school two weeks ago. Our school has been fully open for in-person classes since September, while most others were doing remote learning, whatever that is—as such, it was the first in Cuyahoga county to receive the vax. Joseph, how wonderful-congrats! Which one did you get and how long...

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Over the years I read plenty of his reviews. Regards, Len Peter G. Davis, Music Critic of Wide Knowledge and Wit, Dies at 84 He wrote with passion and bite about classical music, and especially opera, over a 50-year career at The Times and New York magazine. By Clay Risen Feb. 19, 2021, 2:43 p.m. ET...

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That's great news, Len, congratulations! In the past several weeks I've signed us both up for both phone calls and email notifications, but no follow-up yet. Brian I hope something pans out for you and Teresa soon-we know how frustrating it all can be-I know of other cases where people just got luc...

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We Get Lucky On Covid Vaccine Tues night we got a call on an automated system that Sue could get her first dose of Moderna on Fri 9AM-on Thurs the snow came and we thought we'd have to cancel but the snowplow guy came early and we were able to make the appointment-once there Sue asked at the desk if...

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Bottom line: the Congress already had their chance to convict Dubious Donald of insurrection and blew it. Without any adjudication (other than in the court of public opinion) that Donald committed insurrection, they can hardly turn around and pass a law that retroactively taints him with insurrecti...

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Bottom line: the Congress already had their chance to convict Dubious Donald of insurrection and blew it. Without any adjudication (other than in the court of public opinion) that Donald committed insurrection, they can hardly turn around and pass a law that retroactively taints him with insurrecti...

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I liked hearing about this possible option! Regards, Leb Opinion: Congress must invoke the 14th Amendment to stop Trump from running again Opinion by Tom Coleman and John C. Danforth Feb. 16, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. EST Tom Coleman is a former Republican congressman from Missouri and an adviser to Protect...

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Rach3 wrote: ↑
Tue Feb 16, 2021 11:06 am
Perhaps NYT will permit one free read so you can listen to the recording excerpts.

Just tried to delete the message I sent out before I realized you had already posted it. Regards, Len

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We enjoyed watching this yesterday c/o a Amazon rental--$2.99-some interesting footage-there's so much out there on Callas but it was nice to see a program on Callas. Regards, Len Mirella Freni: A Life Devoted to Opera | Documentary: Marita Stocker | Arthaus Musik 58min2010ALL Mirella Freni is one o...

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maestrob wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:31 am

Daphne is interesting repertoire for June Anderson, whom I know only as a coloratura voice.

Brian I see that Fleming did the opera too for Decca-we liked Anderson alot and the production was quite imaginative and good. The Met has apparently never done the opera. Regards, Len

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Our First Strauss Daphne c/o Netflix. I enjoyed this creative impressive production, the fine singing and lush lush lush music. And of course English captions! Regards, Len Filmed live at Venice's Teatro la Fenice in 2005, this production of Richard Strauss's opera features a magnificent performance...

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jserraglio wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:53 am
Hey Lenny, ya can’t lock up the Don. The Secret Service’d have to be in stir with him.

Joseph the words in play are depose, deposit, dispose [of], despise! Regards, Len

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jserraglio wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:44 am

TORT LAW! I love it. Who needs to depose Trump when you can depose the reckless S.O.B.?
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Joseph depose the sob and then deposit him in a cell! Regards, Len

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jserraglio wrote: ↑
Sun Feb 14, 2021 7:30 am
look for him to reach out to any and all who were harmed in the 6 Jan riot and sue Mr. Trump’s ass for putting them in harm’s way.

He and hundreds of other personal-injury lawyers.

Joseph I like this! Regards, Len

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I'm still hoping to see trump behind bars someday! Regards, Len

"President Trump is still liable for everything he did while in office," he said. "He didn't get away with anything yet. We have a criminal justice system in this country. We have civil litigation."

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maestrob wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 13, 2021 11:58 am
Don't hold your breath, Len.

Never forget.

Brian I agree on all you say! Regards, Len

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Amazing-there'll be some witnesses-I'm watching it right now! Regards, Len

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Let's Hear More From Kevin McCarthy. Also Tommy Tuberville! Regards, Len Trump sided with the Capitol mob, Herrera Beutler says McCarthy told her. By Nicholas Fandos On the eve of a verdict in Donald J. Trump’s Senate trial, one of the 10 Republicans who voted to impeach him confirmed on Friday nigh...

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To do full justice to this article I guess you have to get to the site-still this should give you some idea about it. Regards, Len https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/924/HAc68Q.jpg https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/640x480q90/923/UaCO8u.jpg What Comes Before Beethoven’s ‘Ode to Joy’? Man...

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Trump Never Conceded He Lost, But His Impeachment Lawyer did[/b] https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-donald-trump-capitol-siege-elections-impeachments-13f27eab74b260d2a41b331e2adf3461 Castor-what a guy-he sure got the arrest part right! Regards, Len :lol: Former President Trump’s lead impeachment ...

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Paris Opera to Act on Racist Stereotypes in Ballet A report said the company, which has lagged behind on issues of race, needs to do more to promote diversity. By Alex Marshall Feb. 8, 2021 The Paris Opera — one of the world’s most revered and traditional companies — has for years been seen as havin...

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maestrob wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:14 pm
"Depuis le jour..." from Gustave Charpentier's Louise, his attempt at French verismo,

Brian an opera I've never seen and wasn't familiar with that aria-I thank you and youtube for getting me to hear it! Regards, Len

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMZj-o80ATk

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But right now, the opposite seems just as likely, that "moderate" republicans like Cheney will be expelled and the loonies will take charge. Barney listening to the news today this came to my attention-I don't think it will make you feel any better-the loonies are still at it. Regards, Len :( https...

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From the SAP setting on your TV, set the language to English. Joseph thanks-I'm surprised that when channel 2 CBS was turned on it was done in Spanish-I'm terrible with changing settings so I'll pass on doing that-these various settings for devices are overwhelming me. I will say this-if the impeac...

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jserraglio wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 2:08 pm
Yes, it was simulcast in Spanish by agreement with the NFL and CBS.

Thanks but what if you wanted to hear it in English? Regards Len

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We don't follow the superbowl but while Sue was getting ready for our TV I happened to turn to CBS Channel 2 last night and the broadcaster was speaking in Spanish-just curious? Regards, Len

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maestrob wrote: ↑
Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:08 am

We got ZERO accumulation on the ground from snow yesterday, but more will be coming soon!

Yikes!

Brian 2 to 3 inches for us and the weather for the next 10 days after today looks real bad. Snow and cold temps. Today is sunny but won't reach above 30. Regards, Len

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I found this encouraging-maybe he'll be called as a witness-maybe Liz cheney? Regards, Len Breaking With G.O.P., Top Conservative Lawyer Says Trump Can Stand Trial Charles J. Cooper, a stalwart of the conservative legal establishment, said that Republicans were wrong to assert that it is unconstitut...

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What a lovely opera experience-I'm not sure exactly what the Nervous Gentleman did but it worked for us-traditional, good singing and acting, English captions, free and with all that a very good opera. The Royal Danish Opera in Copenhagen Conductor: Sixten Ehrling Saul: Leif Roar David: Kjell Magnus...

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jserraglio wrote: ↑
Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:39 pm

Donald wrote:Nobody loves America more than Lou.
Paraphrasing Oscar Levant's remark about Doris Day: “I knew Lou Dobbs before he was a patriot.”

Well where's the beef or should it be what's his beef-and what will his beef be after the legal suit! Will he be crying like Edward muskie did? Regards, Len

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maestrob wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 05, 2021 12:09 pm

The best laugh? I was out today and saw a lady talking to her cat as though she expected it to understand her. I came home and told my dog, and we had a good laugh.
Absolutely priceless!

Barney, you made my day with that!

Me Too!!! Regards, Len

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maestrob wrote: ↑
Fri Feb 05, 2021 11:16 am
OMG, Len! Please take it easy with the shoveling! Don't you have a neighborhood kid you can call? Really!

Brian thanks-right now we don't know anyone but it sure would be nice. Regards, Len

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maestrob wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:16 am
Intriguing, I must say. Still, I'm not sure if I'll actually partake.....

Brian yeah-I haven't listened to it yet-too much else to do-one extra task is a little snow shoveling. Regards, Len

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barney wrote: ↑
Thu Feb 04, 2021 6:09 pm
Clearly doesn't work in Australia. Alas.

Barney so sorry to hear this-I went to Netflix and found this fwiw. Regards, Len

https://help.netflix.com/en/node/65674

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