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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Lolli Redini, Orange, NSW
Our recent trip to Orange was made more memorable because of so many great restaurants, serving good, honest food with the freshest of local ingredients. One such restaurant is Lolli Redini, which has been award with a Chef’s hat in … Continue reading
International Chopin Piano Competition
The International Chopin Piano Competition is one of the most prestigious music competitions on the international arena. Held once every five years since its initiation in 1927, some of its first prize winners include world renown pianists Maurizio Pollini (Italy … Continue reading
Glossary of musical terms
Accidental – A note whose pitch is not a member of the scale of the most recently applied key signature. Adagio – In a slow and leisurely tempo. Alla marcia – In a march-like style or tempo. Allegro – In … Continue reading
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Opus 21 (2nd movement)
The second movement of Chopin’s piano concerto begins with the strings and woodwind leading the piano into arguably one of the most beautiful passages of music ever written. This concerto was composed in 1830 when Chopin was 20 years old … Continue reading
Southern Highlands in the palm of your hands
It is easy to lose track of time when we are caught up in our busy lives each day. Happy family reunions mark the passing of time and these occasions seem to come sooner each year as we gather and … Continue reading
Pork ribs soup with carrots and red plums
One of my favourite hearty soups to warm a winter night is pork ribs gently boiled with Chinese red plums, carrots and a few slices of dehydrated squid. Amazingly simple to prepare, you can put the stock on a gentle … Continue reading
Pasta with Chorizo and red sauce
This is a sure-fire summer sizzler. Instead of the usual meat and sausages, I would fire up the BBQ to slap on some of these thick chunky chorizo sausages on the smoking grill. Lightly spray the grill with some good … Continue reading
George Gershwin
“True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time. My people are Americans and my time is today” – George Gershwin George Gershwin was born on September 26 1898 and is widely regarded as the … Continue reading
Chopin Etude in A flat major, Opus 25 no. 1 (Aeolian Harp)
Background Chopin’s etudes are essentially a system of technical piano playing exercises which are among some of the most challenging and provocative pieces written for the solo piano repertoire. There is a total of 27 etudes comprising two separate collections … Continue reading
Roast chicken with peas and tomato salad
I love KFC but I just don’t understand the current craze with the new KFC burger. For one, I dislike barbeque sauce in any food. And thinking of slapping cheese and bacon on my KFC with a mix barbeque sauce … Continue reading
Chopin Etude in G flat major, Opus 10 no. 5 (Black Keys)
Have you ever tried hopping over rocks along a riverbank without getting your feet wet? Playing this etude feels that way because the score for the entire right hand is played on the black keys, hence its nickname the “black … Continue reading
The South Coast Food & Wine Trail
Do you have fond memories of your vacations and reminisce the happy times, good food and good company with loved ones? Do you sit at the office daydreaming about that mouth-watering glass of pinot while tucking into the roasted duck … Continue reading
Gershwin’s Embraceable You – transcription by Earl Wild
Embraceable You is just one of some many beautiful songs composed by George Gershwin. However, Earl Wild, one of America’s greatest pianists and contemporary composers gave this piece a new dimension with his beautiful arrangement for the piano. Yeol Eum … Continue reading
Fresh steamed prawns with coriander dipping sauce
On a glorious summer afternoon, nothing can beat this dish except perhaps eaten with some cool renditions of Gershwin’s jazzy numbers. This recipe is so simple yet tasty, it’s done before you find the lighter for your BBQ. Click on … Continue reading
Thai style slow-cooked lamb shoulder
I can’t quite recall the last time I was caught in the rain, but I was caught yesterday afternoon rushing about in the city. The consolation was that I was with my wife, Mysaucepan. She managed to pull a fold … Continue reading
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor
There is something about this piano concerto that fuels my emotions no matter how many times I listen to it. Perhaps it’s the grandeur and passion of its dark haunting melodic lines or the stark contrast of beautiful colours between … Continue reading
Rachmaninoff Prelude in G minor, Opus 25, no. 3
This famous prelude in Alla marcia tempo is a showpiece of Russian nationalism to inspire and evoke a sense of pride of the Russian army. It is composed in ternary form where the B section introduces a slower, flowing melodic … Continue reading
Beef Wellington
I have never been quite a fan of beef Wellington because cooking it well requires a certain level of skill and timing, which is probably why I’ve never attempted it. And the ones that I have tasted before seemed like … Continue reading
Chopin Nocturne in D flat major, Opus 27 no. 2
This piece of music is the epitome of Chopin’s beautiful cantabile style. My mind drifts to a beautiful place whenever I play this piece late at night. Lento sostenuto meaning “slow and sustained” is Chopin’s musical directive for this piece … Continue reading
Rick Stein at Bannisters, Mollymook
I am not a fan of restaurants where celebrity chefs lend their brand names only to find the executive chef to be someone other than the famous chefs themselves. At Rick Stein at Bannisters in Mollymook, that someone other than … Continue reading
Rice vermicelli in chicken broth
Rice vermicelli in chicken broth was the staple diet in my family for as long as I can remember. Whenever I cook this wholesome meal at home, it fondly reminds me of my mother ~ beautiful and heart-warming, it soothes … Continue reading
Van Cliburn – arguably America’s greatest pianist
Update: Van Cliburn passed away on 27 February 2013 after his illness from bone cancer. Sadly, the world has lost one of its greatest pianists and a truly remarkably human being. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ Van Cliburn is arguably the greatest pianist that … Continue reading
Racine Restaurant, Orange
Our recent weekend away to Orange was truly a memorable where the highlight was lunch at Racine Restaurant. The dish that left us raving about fresh, hearty country produce and the deft skills of chef Shaun Arantz is the signature … Continue reading
Basalt Bar & Dining, Millthorpe
Update: This restaurant has permanently closed its business operations. On our way back from our Orange trip, we decided to stop by Millthorpe to nose around for lunch even though I was secretly eyeing KFC joints along the highway. This … Continue reading
Vide Cor Meum by Patrick Cassidy
Vide Cor Meum is a beautifully haunting song composed by Irish composer, Patrick Cassidy based on Dante’s “La Vita Nuova”. This music was specifically composed for the movie Hannibal in 2001 and first appeared in a scene where Dr Hannibal … Continue reading
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