Beethoven Saturday 9

Joining in with the Saturday 9.

This week we're classing up the joint with a well-received box-set by the Danish Chamber Orchestra. You can listen to the orchestra here.

1) Beethoven is one of classical music's best known composers. Do you often listen to classical music? 

Yes. I especially like 

The 1812 Overture

2) Though a musical genius, Beethoven never learned to multiply or divide. When faced with a simple arithmetic problem, do you do it in your head? Or do you rely on the calculator in your phone or on your computer?

I use the calculator or my fingers, LOL.

3) Beethoven bathed often, which was considered "quirky" for a man of his time. (Understandable, since you had the heat the water, haul it to the tub, and then empty the tub bucket by bucket when you were done.) Do you bathe in the morning or in the evening?

Every morning regardless of the plans or no plans for the day.

4) Adam Fischer conducts the Danish Chamber Orchestra for this 5-disc set. He began his musical career young, when he sang in the children's choir of Budapest's National Opera House. Have you ever sung in a choir or chorus?

Yes.

 

5) Mr. Fischer was awarded the Gold Medal of Arts from the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Tell us about a prize or award you have received. (Yes, that ribbon you earned for penmanship in second grade counts.)

I am sure there have been prizes...what I just can't think of.

6) The Danish Chamber Orchestra is beloved in Demark. When, in 2014, the Danish Broadcasting Company announced it would no longer fund the Orchestra, citizens began a crowdfunding campaign and raised more than $1,000,000 to keep the music playing. Have you ever contributed to a crowdfunding platform, like GoFundMe, Kickstarter or FundRazr?

No

7) The Orchestra's "home" is the Royal Danish Conservatory of Music in Copenhagen. Where were you when you last heard music played live?

Wow...it's been awhile...July 4 like 8-9 years ago at the Tuscaloosa, Alabama Amphitheater. They had a show thanking our military and the orchestra even played the 1812 Overture live with real cannons. AWESOME!

8) In 2019, when this boxed set was released, China became the first nation to land a spacecraft on the far side of the moon. Are you fascinated by stories about space?

Yes. Not like overly thrilled, but I do enjoy the subject.

9) Random question: Tell us about your week. These are extraordinary times, and it might feel good to share.

I'll answer it this way...Well...NY state is under "quarantine". EVERYTHING (exception essential services) is closed, been ordered to stay indoors, if one goes outside, remain 6 feet away from everyone and so on. Yesterday, we had off and on rain showers and during one of the off times, we were outside in the backyard cooking on the grill and this guy --whoever he was-apparently  moved into the apartment house behind us, saw us and took our photo. My husband, "AND WHO ARE YOU?" The guy ran indoors like a weasel, yeah, I am calling it out; neighbors ratting out neighbors like children. SAD and that's my Saturday rant. 

P.S. I called the police department to actually get this topic straightened out. YES you can be outside, yes you can take a walk, stay way by 6 feet from another person if you see another person, yes, you can ride your bike, NO contact sports such as basketball and so on. I feel better now. NO, if you are walking with your spouse and dog (if you saw my comment on FB, you would know I was very confused by all this)-you must stay away 6 feet in public, even with your spouse. Very helpful. I think there is a lot of confusion right now and our governor keeps saying, "Words matter"--well, indeed...

P.S. 2 Confirmed cases here in Steuben County now. 16 under observation.