• Classical Music Spotlight: The Waltz, Fairytale Style

    I love classical music, but I’d never thought much about the Waltz until recently. To me, it was just a type of dance typically found in fairytales and historical films. And then, I followed a link that led me to a new discovery: AndrĂ© Rieu and his orchestra performing And the Waltz Goes On, composed by Sir Anthony Hopkins. I was touched by the music, and the boys wanted And the Waltz Goes On again and again. We watched this video something like seven times over the course of breakfast. Listening to an orchestra perform a moving piece of music is a pleasure, but watching outstanding musicians play the music is even better. My children and I watch…