From the late Classical period and more so in Romantic and Modern opera, the weight settled into the orchestra, with read more

From the late Classical period and more so in Romantic and Modern opera, the weight settled into the orchestra, with the voices as a free obbligato above it, ... That just drives me crazy. I want the vocal line to be as much the core as the bass line. I want to create the illusion that the voice generates harmony, color, line, everything.

If we wish to preserve a free society, it is essential that we recognize that the desirability of a particular read more

If we wish to preserve a free society, it is essential that we recognize that the desirability of a particular object is not sufficient justification for the use of coercion.

Deep down, Dick wanted it to happen. I can tell he was thrilled.

Deep down, Dick wanted it to happen. I can tell he was thrilled.

It was a quality tournament. It was a good competitive tournament with excellent teams. The tournament is getting better year read more

It was a quality tournament. It was a good competitive tournament with excellent teams. The tournament is getting better year after year.

The Council is in the midst of significant restructuring.

The Council is in the midst of significant restructuring.

I'm getting a trainer. But not to lose anything, because I like being a little thicker!

I'm getting a trainer. But not to lose anything, because I like being a little thicker!

Actually, I'm pretty happy. I wasn't as fast as I wanted to be, but I'm still getting over a broken read more

Actually, I'm pretty happy. I wasn't as fast as I wanted to be, but I'm still getting over a broken foot. I think I did well on my passing drills and in the interviews.

I brought them here to make a good life.

I brought them here to make a good life.

The military has mishandled the situation.

The military has mishandled the situation.