36 Years Ago

36 Years Ago, Vienna 1971—A Student Journal

Day 249: Jean-Pierre leaves

Day 249 — Jean-Pierre leaves
07-April-1972 (Freitag–Fri.)

A good friend leaves today and I discover that you can’t tell a composer by his published cover—until you see it.
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Day 235: Old friends

Day 235 — Old friends
24-March-1972 (Freitag–Fri.)

Phi Mu Alpha 1971
Nothing new in 1972. In 2009, I have recently run into some old college friends on the amazing social networks of LinkedIn and Facebook. I reminisce a bit about our friendships and dig up a picture or two.
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Day 196: Applying to Fontainebleau

Day 196 — Applying to Fontainebleau
14-February-1972 (Montag–Mon.)

Fontainebleau Schools

A full day of school and work along with an application to study at Fontainebleau, the famous school for composers.

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Day 146: My Christmas present

Day 146 — My Christmas present
26-December-1971 (Sun.)


SUMMARY

My Christmas present comes today—a package of candy from the elderly lady whose money I found on the bus.

Other than that, myself and two girls wander Vienna's famous graveyard, the Central Cemetery, where many a famous composer is buried. It is foggy. It is eerie. Are the spirits talking to me? Happy

A delightful Bedrich Smetana opera ends the day.
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