I just learned of the passing, yesterday 21 Oct, of a conductor I greatly admired during my early years as a classical music listener: Bernard Haitink, 4 Mar 1929 - 21 Oct 2021. During the early to mid/late 1970s he was possibly my favorite conductor. I later switched my allegiance to more fiery conductors, but still value some of his interpretations. He had a long, active career, conducting until only a few years ago.
His late 60s / early 70s Philips recording of Mahler's 5th symphony, with the Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, introduced me to the piece. This video of its adagietto is a much more recent recording, but a fitting tribute:
Well 2021 has taken Betty White. She lived a good life and may she RIP.
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"The fallen leaves tell a story. Of how a Tarnished became an Elden Lord. In our home, across the fog, the Lands Between. Our seed will look back upon us, and recall. The Accursed Age...OF THE BELLY!!!!"
"The fallen leaves tell a story. Of how a Tarnished became an Elden Lord. In our home, across the fog, the Lands Between. Our seed will look back upon us, and recall. The Accursed Age...OF THE BELLY!!!!"
Dang it not my boyo Vanglies. Ugh I'm running out of favorite composures T_T .
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"The fallen leaves tell a story. Of how a Tarnished became an Elden Lord. In our home, across the fog, the Lands Between. Our seed will look back upon us, and recall. The Accursed Age...OF THE BELLY!!!!"
Rest in peace, Dame Angela Lansbury, who died today at the age of 96. Astonishing actress and I'll miss her.
Sad to hear, she was a classy actress.
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"The fallen leaves tell a story. Of how a Tarnished became an Elden Lord. In our home, across the fog, the Lands Between. Our seed will look back upon us, and recall. The Accursed Age...OF THE BELLY!!!!"
On this day in 1941, the attack at Pearl Harbor ushered the US into WWII and the battle for the Pacific. Though I celebrate the ultimate victory, I mourn the tragic cost.
"The fallen leaves tell a story. Of how a Tarnished became an Elden Lord. In our home, across the fog, the Lands Between. Our seed will look back upon us, and recall. The Accursed Age...OF THE BELLY!!!!"