Reinventing Bach | 
#gratefulreads I have lots of books that fit today‘s prompt of #bookgiftedtoyou but this is one of my favorites. @Alisnazzy gave it to me for Christmas two years ago, and she made a terrific choice.
so-soDidn‘t love it, didn‘t hate it. I may revisit it one day though.
#VACATIONBOOTY There is no doubt that the best nonfiction I read in 2017 was this book, absolutely fascinating for this erstwhile music historian. It was a gift from @Ambrosnazzy so the picture is of her at the piano. I can say with confidence that she wasn‘t playing Bach, though 😄 Thanks, @Liberty for the giveaway.
pickI've taken this book slowly, in chunks, because there is so much here to read and digest. I'm sure this isn't for everyone, but if you are a music lover, this study of the history of recording, the place of Bach's music in that history, and their influence on each other is thought-provoking and insightful. Thank you, @Ambrosnazzy for such a perfect gift.
My book and my Kindle. Waiting room essentials.
After an early morning doctor's appointment that included fasting blood work, a bagel, coffee, and my book were just what the doctor ordered. One of these days I'm going to finish this!
"The music of Bach, he proposed, is classic in two common senses: it is work which is not time bound, which retains meaning for succeeding ages." As a music historian, I've always been conflicted about calling music that's not from the Classic period "classical." This is the first justification of the usage I've ever read that makes sense.
#aprilbookshowers One of the benefits of being retired is that it's a lot easier to #dropeverythingandread. Of course, now I'm sure there are numerous Littens ready to throw things at me😂 I'm just trying to give you something to look forward to!!
#17booklove One of my current reads definitely qualifies as #nonfictionlove. This is one that I am purposely reading slowly, to savor the beautiful writing and all the information. The author used Bach's music to investigate how music is performed, transformed, and transmitted in the age of recording. Fascinating. I could inundate you with quotes. My highlighter is getting a workout.
After missing our weekly books and coffee for the last few weeks for various reasons, my husband and I enjoyed our morning out. However, here I am trying to be careful about what I eat, and he gets this amazing brownie😛 I did break down and have one bite, but that was all. Really!
"If anything,the artist has a particular responsibility, because he has been granted special sensitivities and perceptions, and because his voice may be heard when other voices are not."
This book is so quotable. I can find one on just about every page.
"If anything,the artist has a particular responsibility, because he has been granted special sensitivities and perceptions, and because his voice may be heard when other voices are not."
This book is so quotable. I can find one on just about every page.
The anniversary dinner is going to be tomorrow, since I've been told I'll likely be uncomfortable after this afternoon's sinus procedure. So we did our coffee and books morning today. This book started slowly, but it's getting really interesting, and I'm learning quite a bit, even being a music historian.
Took this along today for our weekly coffee and books. Beautifully written but so much to digest on each page. This is going to take a while.
When your daughter is also a Litten, you know a bookish gift will be under the tree. Since I love Baroque music, I'm fascinated by this book about Bach and his music that @Ambrosnazzy gave me. Can't wait to read this!
