Category Archives: The Coffee Table

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In natali domini

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Michaela

Looking at early nativity scenes and their symbolism. This one is from the Bergognone, a contemporary of Leonardo da Vinci. I am intrigued by the half rotten apple and the ” vitarca mudra” the Madonna is forming with her hands. … Continue reading →

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Carol of the bells

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Michaela

..more magic

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Christmas Magic

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Michaela

What would Christmas be without the Nutcracker Suite ? This version is from the 1940 Walt Disney film ” Fantasia”

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Joy to the world

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Michaela

Joy to the World

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O come, all ye faithful

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Michaela

Are you enjoying the Living Room Christmas sing-along ? This is what it is about – feel the joy and sing your heart out. Adeste Fideles

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Angels we have heard on high

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Michaela

Angels we have heard on high

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Sing a joyful song….

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Michaela

Oh joy…

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Mystical fervor

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Michaela

Tomás Luis de Victoria is a Spanish composer who lived at the same time as St Teresa of Avila and St John of the Cross. As he was from Avila himself and later settled in Madrid as an organist and … Continue reading →