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Igor Oistrakh, 1931-14th August 2021.International violin soloist but overshadowed by the reputation of his father, David Oistrakh.
King David, Prince Igor and son Valery joins the family violin dynasty.
Let us count the ways we’ve failed you.
The Litany of Woes
Brexit; Fast food woes. No Drivers, no milk shakes, no chicken wings
“And no custard for the Remainer’s pies.”
Idle retro thoughts.
Election’21; Fire proof shingles and water proof basements doesn’t quite get at the root of the problem mr. Trudeau.
Election ’21. Climate is priority for Vancouver Islanders. A Manly vision[G] ‘Bold action is needed.’ A Macdonald pounder [L] ‘Zero emissions by 2050.’
But the political bus breaks down at 2030. Scientists have spoken.
Hugh Wood 1932-14 Aug.2021. British Composer.
Meticulous composer and eminent teacher of composition.
Election ’21. Be careful what you wish for..
The next government will be held accountable for it’s handling of the imminent climate crisis.
R.Murray Schafer. 1933- August 14th. 2021. Composer-Acoustic Ecologist.
A loss to music, a loss to Canada.
” I didn’t realize the extent the line has been redrawn. I’m too familiar with people.”
Hung, Drawn and Cultured 