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Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35Composed in a mere 25 days in the spring of 1878 while in Switzerland, Tchaikovsky's brilliant violin concerto remains one of the of the most famous violin concertos among other great masterpieces by Beethoven, Brahms, and Mendelssohn.
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Scarlatti's Sonata in G Major (K. 13)Scarlatti wrote 555 single-movement sonatas for the keyboard. The only one in G major in his first 30 sonatas (catalogued by R. Kirkpatrick) of keyboard sonatas is K. 13. -
Schubert and His Tragic SymphonyBorn Franz Peter Schubert on January 31, 1797 to Franz Theodor, a schoolteacher, and Elisabeth Vietz, who worked in domestic services. The Viennese composer was no Mozart or Beethoven, but was still a musically prodigious child.
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Gustav Mahler's "Song of the Earth"In a symphony named for the earth, what is one to expect? How does one grasp the world or the universe through words, much less through the sound of music?
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The Nature of Musical Love in Mozart's OperasIn three of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's operas - The Marriage of Figaro, Cosi Fan Tutte, and Don Giovanni - the question of love is at hand.
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J.M.W. Turner's Influence on MusicWithout even thinking, music and painting have an inevitable relationship - they are both art forms. While the slurs or staccato sounded from a violinist's bow may parallel an artist's brush strokes on canvas, music and painting share an even deeper bond.
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Tamagotchis Are Still a Craze?Perhaps I may sound like a lonely loser, but I just bought a Tamagotchi on eBay. Weren't those things all the craze a decade ago? -
Chocolate Over EczemaMaybe I'm gluttonous, but I love the feeling of stuffing delicious, moist, freshly made chocolate cake into my mouth. Because it's so soft and tasty, I can just stuff more and more cake into my mouth like a squirrel taking in acorns. -
Cosmetic Product Review: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Loose PowderNeutrogena was the first brand I tried when it came to foundation. -
Cosmetic Product Review: Neutrogena Clear Pore TreatmentClear skin starts with clear pores. Clear skin? Not exactly. Clear pores? A bit. Improved skin? Yes, but with the help of other products as well.
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Cosmetic Product Review: Neutrogena Body Clear Body WashI thought that Neutrogena's Body Clear Body Wash would work for me, since I've had on and off body acne on my chest and back and many of my friends have given it a try and continue to use it. -
Cosmetic Product Review: Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion with Cooling MentholI stress the temporary aspect of this cooling lotion, especially for those who suffer from eczema such as myself. -
Dove 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner: Extra Volume?When Dove first came out with shampoo, I was entering high school; my mom heard about it when I wasn't listening, apparently, and told me about because we both have fine, thin hair. -
Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle by CLAMPWhen I first saw Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle on the shelf, what attracted me to it was the image of Sakura and Syaoran -- two main characters from one of my favorite series by CLAMP, Cardcaptor Sakura. -
The Katamari Damacy Original Game SoundtrackIf you've played the game, you know how unusual the story is. The music goes with the game very well. -
Joshua Bell's Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto (CD)This is currently my favorite Joshua Bell CD that I own, and one of my favorite violin concertos of all time. -
Blogging is for OneselfI figured I'd write about attention-seeking bloggers. Or I don't know. Just my thoughts.
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Cetaphil: An Eczema Sufferer's TreasureAmong the many products, brands, and organic treatments my mom tried to soothe my flaring eczema skin when I was little, Cetaphil was one of them.
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Hilary Duff's Self-titled AlbumI was thirteen years old when I started high school. Ok, that is supposedly the beginning of hormones and dire need of privacy from parents and the huge popularity contest in school... oh, all the high school drama.
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Vaseline Intensive Care Healthy Body Complexion LotionI was born with skin allergies eczema. I hate it. When I was little my mom tried everything from vegetable oil to baby powder mixed with water to wrapping my hands in mittens at night to keep me from scratching myself to the common non-prescription creams (e.g., Cortaid).
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MAC Studio Fix Foundation: Look like a Picture EverydayWhen it comes to make-up, I've had my share of awkward phases, especially when it comes to choosing foundation.
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Lizzie McGuire's Original SoundtrackOf all the cheesy shows I used to be a diehard fan of when I was younger, I can't say Lizzie McGuire was the cheesiest (compared to Big Wolf on Campus? Please... some people probably don't even know a show like that ever existed).
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Aaron's Party (Come Get It): 13-Year-Olds Shouldn't Be Holding House PartiesWriting this review about 6 years after the CD was released, sometimes I wonder why I bought this CD (I remember it was the first CD I ever bought with my own money). Then I realize I was 13 at the time, and I giggle every time I listen to it.
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The City of Soundsville: The Powerpuff Girls Original TV SoundtrackAll the Powerpuff Girls fans out there know that without the Main Title theme, the City of Soundsville would be incomplete. But it's more than just sugar, spice, and everything nice.
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Ultraviolet: The MovieA good actor doesn't equal a good movie. Here we have a character trying to live up to Trinity from The Matrix, but fails.
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Sailor Moon: Songs from the Hit TV SeriesMy brother gave this to me when I was in 6th grade, and I was ecstatic. This probably stayed in my CD player for a good year; I was pretty addicted. That was before I had seen the unedited Japanese version of Sailor Moon... and got older. -
Alexander Nevsky: Tale Versus FilmAlexander Nevsky, a central figure in early Russian history, is overall depicted quite similarly in the medieval text "Tale of the Life and Courage of the Pious and Great Prince Alexander [Nevsky]" and Sergei Eisenstein's 1938 film, Alexander Nevsky.
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Buying Imported Anime: What to Look for and What to AvoidJapanese animation is undoubtedly growing and becoming more popular in America. For someone new to the scene, there are a ton of good (or better) series out there, but many stay in manga form in America and never make it to the American screen in English. -
Goethe's Prometheus and Schubert's SettingGreek mythology bestows upon us numerous stories that many find appealing, such as the Prometheus myth. Johann Wolfgang Goethe takes this titanic myth and presents to his audience a different approach to the creation of mankind. -
Choose a College Major Because You Love It, Not Because You Feel ObligedI got in trouble for drawing in the dark corners on my bedroom walls in permanent orange marker and dipping my fingers in paint, but what's a spank or two for creating art? -
The Church's Attitude Toward Music in the Medieval EraMusic has come a long way from the Christian Church in the first millennium to the present day. From liturgical choirs to modern day Christian Rock in churches, coming to church sometimes seems more than just a religious service.
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The University of Notre Dame's Lack of DiversityFor almost 17 years, I attended mass at Holy Rosary Church in Antioch every Sunday at 7:30 AM. Elderly folks became my friends with their warm, welcoming hugs and genuine smiles. -
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clow Book DVDsOne of the most popular magical girl anime series around, Cardcaptor Sakura brings a smile to people's faces.
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Kim Wong Keltner's The Dim Sum of All ThingsHave you ever wondered why Asians love Hello Kitty? Well, I don't know. And Kim Wong Keltner didn't answer the question, either. But, I do think this is a cute book. Or maybe that's not the exact word I'm looking for... let me explain.
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Aiptek Pocket DV5900 Digital CameraAlthough I usually go for the ultra-compact to compact cameras, this "medium" sized camera made my eye twinkle.
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Read & Speak Chinese: What Happened to "Read & Write Chinese"?Better to get a Chinese phrasebook than this. Not for seriously studying Chinese.
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The String Quartet Tribute to Alicia Keys: Lacking the Heart and SoulAlicia Keys... she's a soul singer, songwriter, musician, composer, pianist, and she's absolutely beautiful. If I were her I wouldn't be too impressed with the interpretations of her songs on this tribute.
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My Biggest SecretHere we go again with this subject: love versus like. This time, it's probably different from the "summer fun" I had... even though it felt like summer last week, running on sandy white beaches in perfect temperatures of 70 degrees and above.
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PracticeIn a room enclosed surrounded...
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Figaro and Susanna's Musical LoveMozart's great opera buffa, The Marriage of Figaro, displays love not only comically but musically as well. The audience can expect to laugh quite often, but to notice the romantic value behind Mozart's musical technique, one must be an attentive listener.
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On Being Asian: Looks Chinese, Sounds Chinese, Smells Chinese -- Are You Filipino?"Wo bu shi Zhongguoren" - it means "I am not Chinese." Ironically, I look Chinese enough for people to think I am Chinese, even though both my parents were born and raised in the Philippines by Filipino parents.