Monthly Archives: April 2025

Paul Revere’s Ride, on piano

Posted on April 20, 2025 by David Brussat

William Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, set to piano music, written and played by the Rhode Island pianist Benjamin Nacar. Ben’s playing brings to life most beautifully the cadence of Paul Revere’s famous ride and its memorialization in poetry. It was performed … Continue reading →

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Rebuild Penn Station

Posted on April 18, 2025 by David Brussat

Big news: President Trump has agreed to take over the job of building a new, classically-inspired Pennsyvlania Station. He has given the boot to the inept Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), and has put Amtrak – which owns the facility – … Continue reading →

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