Opal Reflections
Perspectives through Prose, Poetry and Photography
Category: A Musician’s Notebook
“Va Pensiero”
Tonight, as music fills this hallowed hall And transfixed patrons breathe and sigh as one, I’m moved to tears: this music from the past Performed across the sea from whence it came. The eyes are windows to the soul; (some say) For me, the… Continue Reading ““Va Pensiero””
A Feast of Praise
As concert nears, the excitement is building in our rehearsals. This music is beautiful and challenging…truly “A Feast of Praise.”
Why “BCIJo”?
To the uninitiated, this blog name may seem illegible and perhaps even irrelevant.  But it isn’t either of these things.  After having toyed with the idea of changing my blog name, I realized that after these seven months of blogging, I do have an… Continue Reading “Why “BCIJo”?”
The Excellence of Anonymity
Places! Orchestral musicians Choristers; professional and avocational  Hundreds of passionate, like-minded spirits After months, weeks, hours of dedicated water-shedding  Tonight, all privileged to perform  This Opus  Penguins! To the gathering audience,  Performers are indistinguishable (in standard black and starched… Continue Reading “The Excellence of Anonymity”
Death and Transfiguration (and reflection)
The last strains of sunlight lingered in the corners, grasping every available point of refraction. Â She slid her fingertips along the glass wondering if this was all there ever was. Or could be. Flying always made her feel insecure, out of control. Now, reluctantly… Continue Reading “Death and Transfiguration (and reflection)”
September Song
September has always represented for me, a chance to begin a new cycle. Â Despite having been driven by fiscal and corporate calendars for the last 45 years and January- to- December calendars all of my life, Â I am somehow surprised, Â that I would… Continue Reading “September Song”
Music of the Mountain (Trifecta Writing Challenge -Wk 38)
Music of the Mountain  Country roads wind their way Quaint towns, once familiar hills and vales Dismay, as malls of progress Block farmland valleys. The homeward trek continues – changes unfold.  Tentative… Long driveway ahead Stunning new stone gate; Upscaled arena… Continue Reading “Music of the Mountain (Trifecta Writing Challenge -Wk 38)”
Lighthouse in the Mist, Cape May, NJ
Bandit
Festive View from the Pub, Peddler’s Village – Lahaska, PA.
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