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Elegance and Vulnerability

Elegance and Vulnerability

7.19.2026 I went to concerts on July 17 and 18. At Wylie’s, while checking to see if I had left anything behind, Benny shared some beef and potato stew with me. While eating, I gazed at the sheet music of a song Nick’s grandmother wrote—the

Wasser. Water splashes — Strauss

Wasser. Water splashes — Strauss

7.16.2026 In the World Cup semi-final yesterday between England and Argentina, England scored first early in the second half. No. 18 (Bauden)—who had previously fouled Messi—scored a goal. Afterward, Argentina unleashed a barrage of shots; in the 84th minute, No. 24 received a pass from

Nick's Hamburger

Nick's Hamburger

7.15.2026 A bar in Astoria called Wylie's. It has a solid wooden counter and sturdy stools with comfortable backrests. A large screen stands in front of you, while speakers behind you create an immersive atmosphere. On July 14, the bar was packed for the World Cup

Next 250 American Music

Next 250 American Music

6.27.2026 Nikka performed her own piece. It was part of an event called NEXT250. I had not looked into it carefully and assumed it was a showcase introducing 250 artists from the new generation. I also assumed, on my own, that Nikka was one of them. What will

Kid and Devil

Kid and Devil

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2048"] 光を探る子供と悪魔たち [https://classicasobi.com/caption] The last Met Orchestra performance on 6.18.2026 at Carnegie Hall began with Saariaho, who was interested in sound and light, translating the timbral discoveries she made in electronic music back into

The Community — A Future Ecosystem

The Community — A Future Ecosystem

The Community — A Future Ecosystem 6.13.2026 Saturday afternoon. New York had the most beautiful weather of the summer. I visited an Upper West Side apartment to see an artwork by Audrey Wright, a violinist with the New York Philharmonic, and Geoff Robertson, an artist. The visit began with

Living in Bruckner

Living in Bruckner

6.11.2026 Yannick and the Met Orchestra performed Bruckner’s Symphony No. 8 at Carnegie Hall. The sense of breath was free. I couldn't notice when the opening string tremolo started. The bass sounded from far off to the left. The double bassist Rex Surany could be