It’s often interesting to see an artist’s early work. This one, by Gustav Klimt, caught and held my attention. It’s called “Study of the Head of a Hanaci Girl” (c1883) (Appendix I) and variations on that theme, such as “Head Study of a Girl von Hana.” So of course I had to try a couple collage-style variations on the theme.
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The photographs were taken at Innisfree Garden September 17 and September 23, 2016. Continue reading
The Great Composers Appreciation Society has been listening to music on the theme of “Less Is More” this month (4/15-5/14/15). The main selections for the month, chosen with typical perspicacity by our helmsman, Brian Long, include:
J. S Bach: Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009 (1720?) (More information here.)
Joseph Haydn: Symphony No.45 in F-sharp minor, Hob.I:45 (“Farewell”) (1772) (More information here.)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Duo for violin & viola No. 1 in G major, K. 423 (1783) (More information here.)
Claude Debussy: Syrinx (1913) (See below for more information.)
Edgar Varèse: Density 21.5 (1936, rev. 1946) (More information here.)
Anton Webern: 5 pieces for orchestra op. 10 (1913) (More information here.)
Benjamin Britten: Cello Suite No. 3, op. 87 (1971) (More information here.)
Luciano Berio: Sequenzas 3 (for voice, 1965) and 5 (for trombone, 1966) (See below for more information.) Continue reading
Prufrock's Dilemma 