7 Ways the Legacy of Casals Lives on Today
In his birthday month, we remember the iconic Pau Casals (29 December 1876 – 22 October 1973). When did you first encounter the works of the great Casals? I was nine years old when my parents gave me a 3-LP boxed set of his recordings. This was my introduction to
An Inside Look at The First Hour Online Journey with Amit Peled
How – or What – Should I Practice Every Day? A frequently asked question in many online forums is some variation of – what should I practice every day – or how should I organize my practice time? When we saw Amit Peled’s book, The First Hour, and his 7-week course, The
Yo-Yo Ma – Making Connections
This month Yo-Yo Ma turned 65. He has been inspiring people since he was a child and continues his work with the energy level of a man decades younger, but with the great wisdom of the ambassador he has become. Perfection is Not Enough For many of us, attaining his
From Sidesaddle to the Symphony: Cellist Maureen O’Carroll
Looking for a cellist memoir? Maureen O’Carroll: A Musical Memoir of an Irish Immigrant Childhood by Maureen and Leora O’Carroll gives us a glimpse into the life of a remarkably talented musical Irish immigrant family in Sydney c.1930-50. This beautifully written memoir is a series of short episodes that bring
