"In his domestic administration my father had this system . . . to keep a journal and insert in it all occurrences of any note . . . A record very pleasant to look at when time begins to efface the memory of events, and very well suited to get us out of perplexity: When was such and such a thing begun? When completed? What retinues came? How long did they stay? Our trips, our absences; marriages; deaths; the receipt of happy or unhappy news . . . An ancient custom, which I think it would be good to revive, each man in each man's home. And I think I am a fool to have neglected it." (Montaigne, Book I, Essay 35 (publ. 1580))

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Choral Union (year seven)

CPG, PJr and I are in year seven of Choral Union (well, year five for PJr).  Either way, it starts to sound like a long time.

This year's first concert is Sunday, October 30.


I like our program:  Mozart's Coronation Mass; Monteverdi; Gabrieli; di Lasso; even the "I was glad" piece (Hubert Parry) used as processional at the latest royal wedding.

Plus, PJ has arranged a nice after-party.  It will be a fun day.  (Even though our #2 loyal fan is stuck over in Santa Monica.)
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