“I have done a fair bit in my life so far. (No kidding, ed.) This is definitely the thing of which I am most proud.” We at Regent Records are delighted to release Sarah MacDonald's beautiful new recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations, recorded in Ely Cathedral on the Cathedral's own recent Steinway D. The Cathedral's... Continue Reading →
Robert Reich, May 22, 2024 From The Guardian NEWSLETTER, from which I occasionally re-post. I support The Guardian annually and encourage others to do so. Truly independent journalism deserves our support, especially as the news and opinion media landscape is changing rapidly. It is my first choice for a paper of record though I do... Continue Reading →
St. Paul's Cathedral, London, UK Guest Comment by Matthew LarkinSaturday, May 18, 2024 I have huge respect for Matthew Larkin. Our paths crossed briefly many years ago while he was director of music at St. John the Divine Church in Victoria BC. He is not only a brilliant musician who possesses a keen intellect which... Continue Reading →
Photo: Ed Sullivan and Coretta Scott King - Photo courtesy of SOFA Entertainment By Kevin Powell (from Facebook) Because he was such an icon, he was able to have Black artists on TV when they were often not welcomed nor wanted elsewhere. I cannot recall when I first heard the name Ed Sullivan, but it... Continue Reading →
With thanks to RC de Winter If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, "Who's on First?" might have turned out something like this: COSTELLO CALLS ABBOT TO BUY A COMPUTER ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you? COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm setting up an office in my den and... Continue Reading →
A presentation at St. George the Martyr, Victoria BC -- Wednesday April 24, 2024 -- Kenneth Gray The late Fran Haberlin, co-director of the Sorrento Centre always began her presentations with: “Gee it’s great to be here,” and “where do we go from here?” Well it is great to be here and thanks for coming... Continue Reading →
Statue of a paparazzo by sculptor Radko Mačuha in Bratislava, Slovakia Vermin; the bottom-feeders of journalism; the worst version of photographic artists. My initial thoughts about paparazzi—those independent photographers who take pictures of high-profile people; such as actors, musicians, athletes, politicians, and other celebrities, including royals—was poor to say the least. I had just watched... Continue Reading →
Take Note - Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray 