“The only proof that God exists is music.”
– Kurt Vonnegut
Reading this quote propelled me to assemble my all time favorite music
that used to unite Linda and me, continues to, and always will.
I hope you enjoy it, too.
– Lew
This collection of music is dedicated to Linda Kairys, my loving wife and life partner.
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Linda speaking to me from afar.
FAVORITE FEMALE VOCALISTS
Maria Callas
The greatest female vocalist of all time.
Maria Callas
Callas’s favorite opera.
Maria Callas
The most phenomenal spontaneous chorus of all time.
Joan Sutherland
The purest singing voice.
Joan Sutherland
At her best.
FAVORITE MALE VOCALISTS
Jussi Bjørling
Died young in 1960. Nondescript appearance but oh, that voice.
Luciana Pavarotti
Dominated the stage – whether solo or part of a chorus.
FAVORITE CLASSICAL COMPOSERS
Shubert
Composed by Shubert in praise of another woman. Later, the music was used to create the Ave Maria we all recognize.
Schubert
Wrote this on his deathbed at age 31. Very prolific. His genius is unsurpassed.
Schubert
Visualize trout swimming in a stream.
Mozart
My favorite opera. Most of his operas are superb, ranking him among the greatest opera composers.
Haydn
Performed at my Uncle Dave’s funeral over 40 years ago. Never have forgotten it.
Bach
The father of them all.
Beethoven
Symphonies 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 are my favorites. Laid the foundation for what came after.
Handel
Kinda grows on you.
Puccini
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FAVORITE CONDUCTOR
Carlos Kleiber – no one else comes close!
Kleiber’s performance at age 40 skyrocketed him to international prominence.
Conducting Beethoven’s 7th symphony.
This is Kleiber in rehearsal. Orchestra members enraptured by him. He knew every instrument and every member of the chorus and their performance in rehearsal. Best you not be called on.
FAVORITE CIGAR
Romeo and Juliet Reserva Real Nicaragua Magnum
Paired with music, its the perfect enhancement to the connection with Linda.
Hi Father 🙂
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