Eleven Lullabies from Argentina, 1919-1993

This Saturday, I’ll be performing eleven lullabies by Argentine composers with pianist Nancy Pounds. Local friends are welcome to attend. It will be held in Presser Hall on the Illinois Wesleyan University campus and begins at 7:30. I will have a slideshow with Latin American art and translations behind me so that everyone can understand…

Latin American Concert 10/20

I really enjoyed MA student Carlos Avila’s conducting concert last night. He prepared a whole range of wonderful pieces from Latin America for small ensembles ranging from string orchestra to handbells. I’ll post excerpts of the concert here so others can enjoy his great work. It’s once in a blue moon that concerts like this…

Moon River (Frank Sinatra version)

I guess I really like songs that put people to sleep. Moon River (Frank Sinatra Version) Moon river, wider than a mile I’m crossing you in style some day Oh, dream maker, you heart breaker Wherever you’re goin’, i’m goin’ your way Two drifters, off to see the world There’s such a lot of world…