Bach Sarabande for Lenten Reflection
The **Bach Sarabande for Lenten Reflection** occupies a peculiar, almost supernatural frequency, inviting us to ponder how certain artistic expressions can bear the weight of profound spiritual paradox. How does a sequence of notes, meticulously arranged, manage to hold us in the “thick and dreadful darkness” of Genesis 15:12 while simultaneously hinting at a nascent, […]
Lenten Devotion Through Bach: Gould and Schiff’s Solitude
Lenten Devotion Through Bach: The Architecture of Solitude Is it possible that the most profound expression of Lenten devotion through Bach is found not in the communal echoes of a vaulted cathedral, but in the sterile, airless confines of a 1955 recording studio? There is a peculiar phenomenon in Glenn Gould’s debut recording of […]
Sir András Schiff’s Schubert
Thursday, March 9, 2017, marked a memorable evening for classical music enthusiasts, as the revered Sir András Schiff graced the iconic Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. The concert, dedicated entirely to the profound piano works of Franz Schubert, began promptly at 8 PM, promising an evening of deep emotional resonance and exquisite […]