Music

“Peter and the Wolf”: The Cassette That Taught Me to Listen

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in Classical Music, Music, Personal Reflections, Portland, Oregon

Before ballet or theatre, there was Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf.” A childhood cassette — narrated by Cyril Ritchard and illustrated by Erna Voigt — became an early lesson in rhythm, storytelling, and wonder. Decades later, its echoes still linger every time the orchestra begins to play.
Why Girli’s “Matriarchy” is the Glitter-Covered Anthem We Need Right Now

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in Music, Personal Reflections

Girli’s “Matriarchy” is a glitter-soaked anthem of feminist joy, turning rebellion into celebration — proving protest can sparkle, dance, and imagine a bolder world.