Flowerbeds at Loquaiplatz, Daffodils shaking in the cold wind. ロクヴァイ広場の花壇。 水仙の花が寒そうに揺れています。
Until yesterday it was quite warm here in Vienna, the air of Spring could already be felt. Today however it suddenly got much colder, the wind is strong and cold, one again wants to wear gloves. Flowers and plants are trembling in the wind.
Pretty lemon trees in front of a restaurant, today they were supposedly taken inside due to the low temperature outside. 或るレストラン前のレモンの植木鉢。 寒さのためか、今日は室内に入れたようです。Blossoms appear to feel the cold temperatures. 花も寒そう
Long time no see, Mr. Mozart! お久しぶりです、モーツァルトさん!For the first time this year I see Magnolia blossoming 今年初めて観る木蓮の花Not really warm yet but ducks are enjoying swimming in the pond まだまだ暖かいとはいえないけれど、 池の鴨たちは気持ちよさそうに泳いでいますThe Museum of Art history in the background. 遠くに美術史美術館が見えます
Pictures by Yuka Simeno, March 20th 2023 in Vienna
Already my favourite ice cream shop “Eisfuchs” (polar fox) is open! This flavour is called “Lila Kefir”. Fruity and sweet and sour. Delicious! 大好きなアイスクリーム屋さん「アイスフックス(北極狐)」が、 もう営業を始めています。 この味は「リラ ケフィア」。 フルーティで甘酸っぱくて美味しい!Already pretty flowers are blossoming! もう可愛い花が咲いてます!New dog zone at Heldenplatz. Dogs are running around cheerfully. When I watch them, I get a happy feeling as well. 「英雄広場」に新しくできた、犬が自由にできる場所。 犬たちが大喜びで走り回っているのを眺めていると、 私まで嬉しくなります。Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Art History) viewed from Heldenplatz. 「英雄広場」から観た「美術史美術館」At Heldenplatz. 「英雄広場」で
Pictures by Yuka Simeno (except the one at the bottom), March 10th 2023 in Vienna.
Here in Vienna there is more daylight every day and Spring is knocking on City’s door. Also a sign of freedom has appeared. Since March 1st in Vienna there is no compulsory mask wearing when using public transport. For quite some time people have not been wearing masks on the street and it was quite strenuous to suddenly wear masks when entering public transport vehicles and stations. Yesterday I took subway line 3, there were many people on the train but nobody wore a mask. How long we did not have that situation! But I could not fully enjoy it from my heart because I am still somewhat apprehensive about infection. I think it will be some time before I can freely use public transport without such thoughts.
She is so happy because she feels Spring is drawing closer. From the series “Klasse kunterbunt” (small doll). この子は、春の兆しを感じてうきうきしています。シリーズ「色とりどり組」より(小さな人形)
The flyer above is for the concert in Niihama city. The flyer below is for the concert at Bansuisou, Matsuyama city.上は新居浜市のコンサートの案内。下は松山市の「萬翠荘」でのコンサートの案内です。
This is my new YouTube video. Aria of Mimì “Donde lieta uscì” from the opera “La Bohème” by Giacomo Puccini.
Mimì, who noticed that her beloved Rodolfo treated her quite harshly, by chance listened to a conversation betweeen him and a friend. He told his friend that Mimì was terminally ill. She needs a doctor but the poor poet Rodolfo cannot afford to pay for one. He says that love by itself cannot cure an illness. He pretends not to love her and hopes she can find a better rich man for her. Mimì was shocked that her illness was indeed so severe that she was overwhelmed by emotions, started crying and a severe cough brought on by tuberculosis emerges. In this moment Rodolfo notices her presence and runs to her. She calms down and starts singing this aria. She will leave him but if he wants, he should only keep the pink cap, which he gave her when they met, as a token of their love. Without any ill will they separate.
Conductor: Anton Guadagno (1925-2002), a great Italian conductor. Radio Symphony Orchestra Krakow. Recorded 1998.
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