“Methuselah lived 900 years. But who calls that livin’ when no gal will give in, to no man what’s 900 years?”

Among other things, a review of Mozart’s Magic Flute with all its Masonic symbolism, as timely today as it when premiered 200 years ago.

Songs of Spring and the cautious approach of Summer’s tender child, June.

A sampling of new and old from Paul Simon, and a musical appreciation of the Indian mystic Rabindranath Tagore.

A sampling of the great jazz pianist and swing-era holdout, Teddy Wilson.

A one-hour tonic to lift you out of the routine and deliver you back refreshed, revitalized, rekindled.

A brief biography and a sampling of music from the 19th C. master of solo piano, Frédéric Chopin.

A celebration of April, the month of eternal youth. Peepers, bird song, and songs of the human heart singing of spring eternal.

A sampling of Aaron Copeland’s music written for Martha Graham’s ballet, which she named Appalachian Spring, and a host of others celebrating the arrival of spring.

A selection of song with an explanation of how, when and why women were pushed out of music.

The story of a treasured work of modern art, Elis & Tom.

A further look into the black American musicians who fled Jim Crow for Europe, and the magnificent music they made.

For the week of Valentine’s Day, a selection of songs that look at love from all different angles.

Stories for the Long Winter Nights

A survey of likely candidates for Best Original Score in this year’s Oscar nominations.

Love is dropping off, hate is gaining ground in the pop charts. Misery too on the rise. Let Adagio be your antidote! 

Music for all ages, not least of which, infants, toddlers and those still in the oven. 

Music written for and about these deepest darkest days of winter in poetry, song and prayer.

Music and commentary meant to bring about vibrant health and high happiness with year-end wishes from Leonard Cohen.

A look at the Solstice through the eons and a selection of songs to bring the sun back to life.