Classical: What Does it Mean in Art and Life?
By Alexandra York We start by identifying that the English term “classical” finds its etymological roots in the Latin adjective classicus which referred to the highest class of Ancient Roman citizens. “Classic” also denoted the Romans’ adoration of all things considered timeless by the Greeks like philosophy, architecture, drama, mythology, and the visual arts. Later, […]
The Compelling Story Behind Captain George von Trapp’s Performance of “Edelweiss” in the Iconic Film, The Sound of Music
In 1965, the American musical drama The Sound of Music premiered with Hollywood icons Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer as the leads. To this day, it is one of the most commercially successful films of all time. An adaptation of the 1959 theater musical with the same name (The Sound of Music) is based on […]
Integrity, Correct the Mistake
One day my son told me that I promised him he could do something, but later on I told him that he couldn’t and told him that I never agreed in the first place. He said to me, “Daddy, if you forgot what you said this morning and then later changed your mind, how can […]