I wanted to work on something relevant to my dissertation, but somehow I've gotten sidetracked by Revolting Cocks. So let's just go where the monkey mind wants us to go and start a new series: song stories! Many classic songs have some interesting cross-sections. Today's is a simple one. We all know the Rod Stewart... Continue Reading →
Notre Dame’s Musical Patrimony
As a medievalist, watching the fire at Notre Dame was gutting. I'm incredibly relieved that the damage was not worse. The remaining original 13th century glass survives! We all know about the cathedral's importance as an architectural marvel, but you might not know about its importance in music history. It holds a very special place.... Continue Reading →