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January 15, 2004 at 3:01 PM

Listening to the Mintz recording of the Bach d min sarabande, I like how he sustains the notes on the d string during the first descending chord sequence. I dont think I ever heard anyone play it like that and it adds so much color. Its amazing how different recordings can change your perception of how a piece can be played and its always refreshing to hear people with new ideas. I knew there was a reason why I have gobs of recordings of the same piece and keep buying more anyways. It is an expensive hobby (habbit more like) but is something I enjoy immensely more than anything else. Also just got the new Podger / Vivaldi double cd from the library and I love it, somehow I knew it would be good.

Im also debating whether or not to drive down to Cincinnati to see Hilary Hahn play the Bruch Concerto. I doubt I will be able to resist going and Im hoping she encores some bach for us. Im excited and am thinking it will be likely I will be able to see her after the show so she can autograph my Brahms CD that I have cherished for a long time.

One thing Im NOT debating on is eating deep fried cow brain sandwiches anytime soon.