Composer John Adams’ blog, Hell Mouth, is hilarious. The absurdity of his last post would have had me rolling in the isles… had I not been at the back TA table in Gottry’s theory class. It is always reassuring to see/read composers who have kept their weird sense of humor- or at least developed it over time. And it is much more fulfilling to read about and listen to music while a group of 60+ kids have to wade through elementary theory bogs.

Speaking of John Adams- the Phoenix Symphony will be performing his Chamber Symphony at their American Masters concert on April 29th at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts. I already bought my ticket and me and Rascal (my new scooter) are looking forward to the event.

If any of you haven’t checked out pianist Jeremy Denk’s blog lately- do so! The entry Whose Brahms? is great!