A scant 58-minute review of the vast career of violinist Gidon Kremer, a door to contemporary composers far and wide.

Songs of Gratitude, and those expressing the exquisite beauty of this world of ours.

A brief sketch of the life and music of America’s great lyricist Johnny Mercer.

Music of the Master, the Maestro, the Mystic from Montreal.

Seasonal compositions showcased in their instrumental forms, and in their vocal renditions.

Joni Mitchell, Simone Kermes, Barbra Streisand, Patsy Cline… Music to soothe and settle, and fire your curiosity.

Music of a range of performers, songs of autumn that mimic the stillness of these autumn days.

La di da di la di dum, ’tis autumn

Music of a wide range of sources, The Baltic, Eastern Europe, the US, and Argentina featuring Mercedes Sosa (above).

Music of Brazil and Mexico with brief sketches of Salli Terri, Laurindo Almeida and Chavela Vargas (above).

A brief selection of Nuria Rial, as a teaser of more to come in following weeks, and further works of late summer song.