Tortoise in Abdoun

By Astrid Hall (Painting By Astrid Hall) Hidden away, Rigid and cold Like a hermit or snail, I reside alone. My eyes; Tied to rubble and soil Are blind to your world And the evasive colours Of a suspended sky. But one day a patter Of rain on my roof Thunders within; An echo of […]

Classic of the Romantic Period— Introduction to the legendary musician Frédéric Chopin

Written by: Jason Wu Few names in classical music evoke the same as Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849): The Polish composer whose delicate touch and revolutionary artistry influenced and transformed the landscape of piano music for eternity. Born in Żelazowa Wola, Poland, Chopin displayed prodigious talent from childhood, composing his first works by the age of seven […]