A symposium is a tightly choreographed social gathering where men drank together, conversed, and enjoyed themselves in a convivial atmosphere. Some of the more popular musical forms are equally applicable in the cocktail world. Take for example, the enduring form of theme and variation. There are many famous examples to choose from--this blog has already … Continue reading The Friday Symposium: Themes and Variations
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Life-long New Yorker. Graduate of Duke University and Georgetown Law. Solicitor of England and Wales. Recognized by Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, Global Competition Review, Super Lawyers and others as one of the leading antitrust litigators in the United States. Former Chairman and current Board member of Gingold Theatrical Group. Former Young Patron Board member at the Met Opera.
The Ultimate Desert Island Disc
For the Professor: The BBC Radio show Desert Island Discs provides a unique insight into the many composers, musicians, and other artists and illuminati who have featured as guests over its 75+ year run. In anticipation of its 75th Anniversary, the BBC crunched the numbers to find the most popular selections. In the end, six … Continue reading The Ultimate Desert Island Disc
The Friday Symposium: Death and the Composer
A symposium is a tightly choreographed social gathering where men drank together, conversed, and enjoyed themselves in a convivial atmosphere. Franz Schubert died at 31, but he is hardly the only or even the youngest composer to die before their potential had been fully realized. Pergolesi died at 26; Bellini at 33. Mozart died just … Continue reading The Friday Symposium: Death and the Composer
Death and the Maiden
Schubert was my favorite composer to play in quartet. His music isn’t exactly easy (especially for me—I always had to practice twice as hard to sound half as good), but there is a clear melodic line in his music that is fun to toss around the group—Schubert’s gift of song is ever present in his … Continue reading Death and the Maiden
The Friday Symposium: Christmas Edition
A symposium is a tightly choreographed social gathering where men drank together, conversed, and enjoyed themselves in a convivial atmosphere. Last year's Christmas Playlist was such a hit, I decided to make two more. Taking a break from all things classical, here's a playlist of classic songs that have been jazzed up. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5uNOhC94LrIoRNuEx6P6yp A traditionalist … Continue reading The Friday Symposium: Christmas Edition
A Gertus History of Music 