Archive for February, 2007

What the Universe Tells Me:
Unraveling The Mystery of Mahler’s Third Symphony

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Music, philosophy, and dramatic images combine to create an all-encompassing experience in this in-depth exploration of Gustav Mahler’s stirring and questioning Third Symphony:
How did we get here? What is our life’s purpose? Does God exist? Why do people suffer? Continue Reading »

In Search Of A Universal Language: Beethoven in Ho Chi Minh City

In the thirty years since the last helicopter lifted off the U.S. embassy roof in what is now Ho Chi Min City, the relationship between Vietnam and the United States of America has undergone a remarkable transformation. After a period of recrimination, followed by an excruciatingly slow thaw, the two countries are now poised for an entirely new relationship that promises the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect. Continue Reading »