How Does Your Garden Grow?

June 11, 2020 by Hannah Murray in reflections

I’ve been thinking about community recently. Who is in it? How do we interact? What do we need? The best analogy I could come up with - and I’ve committed a lot of thought to this - is a garden. Think about all the most beautiful gardens you’ve ever seen in the world. What do they have in common? How can you translate that to your community?

Finally Sharing My Quarantine Playlist

May 21, 2020 by Hannah Murray in research, the violin

Finally getting around to sharing my quarantine playlist with the world. Too bad there is only one song on it. The Bach Chaconne in D minor is holding major space in my life so I just couldn’t help myself. I needed to share it with you. Welcome to my current obsession. Join me on this wild, baroque ride.

The Violin Music of East Germany Part II: Kurt Schwaen

May 13, 2020 by Hannah Murray in the violin, research

Spotlight on the life and music of Kurt Schwaen, a composer who lived and worked in East Germany and wrote many pieces for violin, and string chamber ensemble. This is the second installment in my Violin Music of East Germany series. I am writing about the people and music I uncover as I pursue this research and performance endeavor. Enjoy!

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