Essays and stories on classical music, philosophy, focus, and education.
Already an unforgettable memory of my stay in Estonia is the language class. I find it natural that you try to learn the country’s language when you stay somewhere for a more extended period, so I joined an Estonian language course. What does the house have to do with this? Continue reading. How to settle
Obwohl sich der Frühling weniger entschlossen zeigt, als ich es gewohnt bin, kommt er wirklich. Mit der aufkeimenden Frühlingssonne und den aufblühenden Blumen kommen Reisepläne in den Sinn. Denn neben der Musik ist das Reisen mit dem Zug eine meiner Lieblingsbeschäftigungen. Und wenn ich an eine Zugreise durch Europa denke, höre ich Mozarts Serenaden für
As a traveler, you like to gain new impressions, as I do. That doesn’t stop at visiting old city centers and landmarks but by going to the concert hall or the conservatory and letting myself be surprised there, wholly unprepared. It was also the case last week when I heard several new compositions in the
The images coming towards us are terrible. Cities in ruins, people flee, and many perish. As in all wars, it is ordinary people who are victims. But we will survive, temporarily adapt and never lose hope for a future of peace. Like Shostakovich did. Last week I watched a few very personal and honest documentaries
It is a horrible sight to see the Russian military movements and activities in Ukraine. Bombed houses, schools, hospitals, and bridges, many casualties, refugees, people surviving in basements and metro stations, a country bravely fighting for its sovereign existence. It makes me want to do something: help Ukraine and stop the war. But unfortunately, there
No war in Ukraine! Stop Putin.
There are many who know the “do-re-mi” of Fräulein Maria, the nun who became a governess. This song and film are now a classic, with a large fan base. And still the popularity continues. After a huge boom, there are still Sing-a-long film and theater performances. Its continued popularity is further underscored by our global
