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What is Braille? Braille is a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols using six dots to represent each letter and number, and even musical, mathematical and scientific symbols. Braille is used by blind and partially sighted people to read the same books and periodicals as those printed in a visual font. https://shorturl.at/0hT8b #WorldBrailleDay2025 #PersonsWithDisabilities #Inclusion #LeaveNoOneBehind

What does the wizarding world and Mozart have in common? I explore the parallels in my latest blog post. You may be surprised!

The desperate cash grab of suing a successful video game who translated its English name from its Korean name is an absolute indictment on your inability to create your own success. No one even knew or cared who you were and about your company till before you used this inane controversy to garner attention. Moreover, this press didn't even help and the fact that I'm the first comment to really remark on this post or even the topic of you suing SHIFT UP is telling. No one cares about you or your company, and they never did and it isn't the game's fault. I hope your lawsuit and your aspirations tank and after that you have nothing else to live for since people like you steal the joy of life from others. At least they have a product worth selling under the name you are wasting the potential of. Here's a hint: their success wasn't predicated on using what you think is your IP. You're entitled to none of their success and your actions ape that of patent trolls.

Strauss Oboe Concerto: John de Lancie plants a seed... Richard Strauss was famous for his tone poems and had no interest in composing an oboe concerto, but suddenly, he did! It's a beautiful concerto in which Strauss took inspiration from Mozart, one of his favourite composers. In my pre-concert talk, I spoke about what prompted Strauss to compose the work. Here's the condensed version:

#Braille is a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols using six dots to represent each letter and number, and even musical, mathematical and scientific symbols. Braille (named after its inventor in 19th century France, Louis Braille) is used by blind and partially sighted people to read the same books and periodicals as those printed in a visual font. Want to learn more? Visit: https://lnkd.in/d3U87fz

New review: Raphaël Pichon conducts Pygmalion in Mozart's Requiem. 🔗 Read here: clssr.co/48agmxU #classical #classicalmusic #artsandentertainment #artsandculture #review #musicreview #Choir #Choral

Well, it's been some years in the gestation, but Anne-Marie Forbes and I have finally got a book out on this chap. One of the more remarkable musical figures of the first half of last century--all the more so for being largely forgotten today. A prolific composer, inspirational teacher, and leading conductor of orchestras in Australia and Hawai'i. But also, a witness to staggering aesthetic, technological and geo-political change. The book is available now in hardcopy and as an e-book. https://lnkd.in/gjQXXQme

In this six min video, a master of conducting describes his craft. We are blessed to have a man of such artistic integrity in our community. Parallels to business? https://lnkd.in/gdeJPPi9

How Storytellers Can Interview Their Characters to Make Them Come to Life Here, David Cote, playwright, opera librettist, and arts journalist, shares the steps he takes to "interview" the characters in his head before he brings them to life in a story. Watch his creative process here and steal for your own creative pursuits. And don't forget to read his full interview about storytelling here: https://lnkd.in/eMcMvecz

What I learned from watching Andrea Bocelli perform I recently attended a concert by Andrea Bocelli. Now I know why he's the world's most beloved tenor. As I watched him perform, I realized that his success is not just about his innate talent. It's something else. Something bigger. It's the way he connects with his audience. Let me share what I learned: 1. Vulnerability is magnetic Bocelli presents himself as he is - human, unpretentious, and emotional. It's this vulnerability that makes him relatable, and draws the audience closer. 2. Passion is contagious Bocelli sings with such intense passion that it's impossible not to feel moved. He loves what he does, and it shows. 3. Craftsmanship is crucial Bocelli is the ultimate craftsman. His attention to detail and his constant effort to improve his performance make him stand out from his peers. These are the qualities that set Bocelli apart. And as I watched him perform, I realized that they are the same qualities that can make us successful in anything we do. Be vulnerable. Be passionate. Be a craftsman. And let your light shine. — Enjoy this? ♻️ Repost if this resonates with you and follow me for more.