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Nelson Freire.1944-Nov.1st.2021. Refined Brazilian pianist.

International pianist despite avoiding the limelight.

COP Out

When politicians fail, it’s up to the people.

Met-Averse: Flight of fancy.

Cheaper than rockets.

Dr. Strangelove (How I learned to love the womb).

SB8 Texas.

Carlisle Floyd,1926-30th September 2021. Opera from the American South.

Composed at least 12 operas, usually writing his own librettos.

“Prenez un grip….La Grippe?….Allez Pisse…Donnez moi un break.”

Political mangling.

George Mraz,1944- 16th September 2021. Great Jazz Bassist.

Vituoso with a sonorous,buoyant tone and agile style.

Parting shot; US Drone mistakenly kills family of 10 in Kabul.

A sorry war; General Mark Milley also takes a hit.

Teresa Zylis-Gara.1930-Aug.28. 2021. Polish Soprano.

A versatile voice,intense delivery and convincing acting ability combined to create an illustrious career.

Marya Columbia,1956-2019. Fearless soul.

Played at St.Paul’s Chapel during the 9/11 recovery efforts which probably contributed to her lung cancer. She worked and succeeded to get accepted as a responder( and for fellow musicians) by the World Trade Centre Health Programme.

Hung, Drawn and Cultured

Nelson Freire.1944-Nov.1st.2021. Refined Brazilian pianist.

International pianist despite avoiding the limelight.

COP Out

When politicians fail, it’s up to the people.

Met-Averse: Flight of fancy.

Cheaper than rockets.

Dr. Strangelove (How I learned to love the womb).

SB8 Texas.

Carlisle Floyd,1926-30th September 2021. Opera from the American South.

Composed at least 12 operas, usually writing his own librettos.

“Prenez un grip….La Grippe?….Allez Pisse…Donnez moi un break.”

Political mangling.

George Mraz,1944- 16th September 2021. Great Jazz Bassist.

Vituoso with a sonorous,buoyant tone and agile style.

Parting shot; US Drone mistakenly kills family of 10 in Kabul.

A sorry war; General Mark Milley also takes a hit.

Teresa Zylis-Gara.1930-Aug.28. 2021. Polish Soprano.

A versatile voice,intense delivery and convincing acting ability combined to create an illustrious career.

Marya Columbia,1956-2019. Fearless soul.

Played at St.Paul’s Chapel during the 9/11 recovery efforts which probably contributed to her lung cancer. She worked and succeeded to get accepted as a responder( and for fellow musicians) by the World Trade Centre Health Programme.