Anyone knows Zhao Lei's "Tarararara"? I clearly listen to it for the trumpet parts because I don't speak Chinese, but others might enjoy it too.

Having my noon coffee while watching the rain, it seems like a proper moment for Martha Argerich playing Ravel's "Jeux d'eau". (1977)

Regarding last night's post. It seems I have 15 genuine followers, so I'll keep going for now because I've started to doubt that even 10 people are enjoying this. Lately, besides the reply bots that spam everything and tell people to kill themselves and whatnot, I encounter an avalanche of bots that give bunches of likes to spam the notification section. They might not all be bots, but to me, it's impossible to tell them apart. I'll end by thanking those who proved themselves to be real by zapping. This wasn't my intention, but it helps tremendously to pay for the hosting server. Most days I get about 42 Sats, and I wanted to know if it makes sense to pay ~35k Sats for another year, and then some for extra space, because it will soon run out. Peace ✌️ View quoted note →

A joyful morning with Sarasate's "Zapateado", played by Midori Goto (violin) and Robert McDonald (piano). Carnegie Hall, 1990.

I have to ask at this point. Do I have at least 10 authentic followers? And by authentic, I mean folks who zapped me at least once in the last six months or so, not bots or who-knows-what. It feels pretty empty around here, and if that's the case, I should just terminate this account.

Wow! The posters for the Korean production of Shakespeare's Macbeth! 🤌

For today's noon coffee, a magnificent Cecilia Bartoli sings Francesco Gasparini's "Sposa son disprezzata" in the role of Irene. Have a fantastic day!

Because today we mark 185 years since Antonin Dvořák was born, we celebrate him with the Symphony No. 9, "From the New World". Berliner Philharmoniker, directed by Herbert Von Karajan (1966)

Have a great day with a tribute to Amy Winehouse. 20 years since "Back To Black"... (Live at Other Voices, 2006)

This is the definition of "aura farming". 😂

I begin the week with a Viennese love story from 1901, when Mahler didn't tell "I love you" to Alma Schindler, like a commoner, but he chose to do it like a true composer (Alma was one too), and about four months later they married in secret. Gustav Mahler's "Adagietto" from the 5th Symphony with Leonard Bernstein and Wiener Philharmoniker, 1973.

I say it again, we don't have enough street music. This and a bottle of wine.

In 1995, a history page was written at the Sanremo Music Festival when Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman gave us "Con te partiro". I never posted about Bocelli, so I had to make it right.

My second morning coffee, on this rainy day, went with Leila Josefowicz and John Novacek performing Jean Sibelius's "Valse Triste". Optimal, I might say. Have a great weekend!

I won't share much today because my lack of sleep keeps the techno pumping in my headphones, but a concert on the rooftop of Milano's Duomo would definitely keep me focused. Have a great day! View quoted note →

It's what I just listened to, so you can skip it. Freddie King's "Ain't Nobody's Business" (Live at the Sugar Bowl, 1972) View quoted note →

You're listening to what I'm listening to, so here you go: George Duke Trio playing "It's On", live at Java Jazz Festival, 2010 Have fun!

A history page for my afternoon coffee, which might be a bit depressing for some, with David Oistrakh (violin) and Sviatoslav Richter (piano) performing the second movement from Brahms' Violin Sonata No. 3. (Alice Tully Hall, New York City, 1970)

"Miserere mei, Deus" was composed by Gregorio Allegri around 1630 and is related to the 51st Psalm. The Vatican forbade anyone from making copies of it, and it was performed strictly in the Sistine Chapel during Holy Week. There's a legend that says that a 14-year-old Mozart wrote it down after hearing it, and this is how it became accessible, for the lack of a better term. Have a great evening!

For those who live in Austria. On September 12, DJ Padre Guilherme will do his thing in Mörbisch am See (Burgenland). I have attached the official link for the event and tickets.

Padre Guilherme live in Mörbisch bei Cross Pulse Pannonia

Der weltweit bekannte DJ‑Priester Padre Guilherme kommt am 12. September 2026 nach Mörbisch. Heilige Messe, Rahmenprogramm und Live‑Konzert be...