Daily Archives: September 1, 2019

Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Diana Ross

Like some artists on this list of snubs, Diana Ross is technically in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Supremes, with whom she started her music career.  That said, like many artists, she not … Continue reading

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Audiobook Review: Great Courses: How To Listen To And Understand Opera: Part 4

Great Courses: How To Listen To And Understand Opera: Part 4, instructed by Professor Robert Greenberg This particular six hours or so of lecture time in eight cds finishes the collection by the professor that introduces the listener to the … Continue reading

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Audiobook Review: Great Courses: How To Listen To And Understand Opera: Part 3

Great Courses: How To Listen To And Understand Opera: Part 3, instructed by Professor Robert Greenberg In most of the courses I have listened to in this particular professor’s series, all of which deal with music in the Western concert … Continue reading

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Audiobook Review: Great Courses: How To Listen To And Understand Opera: Part 2

Great Courses:  How To Listen To And Understand Great Opera:  Part 2, taught by Professor Robert Greenberg I think I have listened to exactly one opera in my life, when one came to the University of South Florida one Saturday … Continue reading

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Audiobook Review: Great Courses: How To Listen To And Understand Opera: Part 1

Great Courses:  How To Listen To And Understand Opera:  Part 1, taught by Professor Robert Greenberg If you are a fan of classical music and the Great Courses series, and I must admit to being fans of both, then it … Continue reading

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