Archive for September, 2024

  • Slatkin’s Complete RCA Album Collection Available for Streaming and Download

    September 4, 2024

    In honor of Leonard’s 80th birthday, Sony Classical has made the complete catalog of his Sony/RCA recordings available for download and streaming.⁠ The playlist includes 923 tracks and more than 82 hours of music, sorted by composer.

  • “Happy Birthday” for Leonard Slatkin’s 80th, Arranged by Cindy McTee

    September 1, 2024

    In honor of Leonard’s 80th birthday, his wife, Cindy McTee, surprised him with this arrangement of “Happy Birthday” for piano. Feel free to download a PDF of the piece for performance as you wish. 

  • SEPTEMBER 2024

    As I write this, it is a few days before September 1st. At this time, I have no idea what is being planned for the day the birthday number on the left changes. Sometimes, momentous occasions are best celebrated quietly.

    If it were up to me, I would simply watch a Cardinals game, fire up the Big Green Egg, and spend a quiet day at home with Cindy. A special bottle of wine might enhance the festivities, although we usually just have a single glass. However, I suspect that a few friends will stop by, and we shall be ready for them.