Part 1
Thank you to everyone who sent ideas about getting a gadget, either in posts or emails. Your thoughts were very useful in my getting clear about how much technology I want. After much consideration I've bought an i-Pod "Nano" (16 GB) which should hold a few Beethoven symphonies, a couple of Bach canatas, some chamber music by Telemann, some gospel tunes, a bit of folk music, etc.
I've downloaded and installed the i-Tunes thingie and am staring at the interface to determine how to get it to talk with the Nano. I must be missing something really obvious. Where is a teen-ager when you need one?
Really, though, thank you for your thoughts. I came very close to getting an i-Phone, but in the end decided that I simply wouldn't use the functionalities it offers.
Part 2
This is a fabulous performance of Maurizio Cazzati's "Ciaconne". There are a few videos of this on YooToob: the piece is played by groups of various sizes, at various speeds, and are of different lengths. This version is stripped down in length and number of performers (2 violins, harpsichord, theorbo), and it is a beautifully restrained and elegant performance.
Part 3
Very busy at work; life is throwing some curveballs. Not inspired to spin or knit. Not sure when I will next post.
Over and Out.
