#13

Shanghai Quartet, Apr 19 2026

Ben and I heard the Shanghai Quartet at Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on April 19, 2026. There were four pieces on the program: Haydn, Dun, Gershwin, and Dvořák. They opened with the Haydn quartet in G minor, "The Rider." The first movement was elegant with a spring in its step. There were two highlights in the second movement - - it was a joy to hear Haydn develop his musical ideas and the first violinist had some charming moments of display. The final movement bri

ladiesvoices

Apr 212 min read

Fabulous Friday: "Walk Away"

Years ago I was at Gracious Home on 62nd and Broadway (which has since closed) buying cleaning fluid for my humidifier. The store was on the ground floor and two floors below ground. I took the escalator down to the bottom floor and got what I needed, I'd been there before so I knew exactly where it was. I took the escalator back up to the ground floor, paid for it, and left. Why is this story worth sharing? I was totally captivated by the song that was playing on the radio i

ladiesvoices

1 day ago2 min read

Diva/Mensch pair for May 27, 2026

The two leading ladies of Follies were both up for Best Actress in a Musical in 1972. Alexis Smith played the brittle, glamorous Phyllis - - Dorothy Collins played the tragic, frumpy Sally. Diva: Phyllis Mensch: Sally Alexis Smith was the winner.

ladiesvoices

3 days ago1 min read