Monthly Archives: December 2024

My mother

Posted on December 30, 2024 by barczablog

There is so much I can say about Katherine Barcza, born in 1921, although I will let the pictures speak. My mom used to light a candle on December 30th on the anniversary of my father’s passing in 1960, exactly … Continue reading →

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Year(s) of Czech Music at the piano

Posted on December 17, 2024 by barczablog

2024 is the year of Czech Music, a celebration that’s held every decade in the year ending in 4. Speaking of ending, this year’s instalment is swiftly coming to a close, a year that saw the Canadian Opera Company present … Continue reading →

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Our Hearts Were Strangely Lukewarm actually warmed my heart

Posted on December 7, 2024 by barczablog

Book titles can be funny. I didn’t really understand what John Elford’s book was doing when I saw the cover. But then again I suppose that’s why we read books, to answer the questions they pose. Sometimes art functions as … Continue reading →

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