Archive for July, 2010

Harvey and Otis 10K Gold Eastern Star Ring

Harvey and Otis 10K Gold Eastern Star Ring10K Gold Harvey & Otis Eastern Star Ring. Top of ring measures 13mm. Proudly wear and display your Eastern Star Emblem.

Shrine Cufflinks – Two Tone 925 Sterling Silver Masonic Shrine Cufflinks

Shrine Cufflinks - Two Tone 925 Sterling Silver Masonic Shrine Cufflinks Gold accented Shrine Cufflinks feature the shrine symbol and heavy duty wing back clasps.

Knights of Templar – 10k Gold Masonic Ring Solid Back

Knights of Templar - 10k Gold Masonic Ring Solid Back Knights of Templar ring is highly detailed.

925 Silver Masonic Rings – 925 Sterling Silver Blue Lodge Masonic Ring

925 Silver Masonic Rings - 925 Sterling Silver Blue Lodge Masonic Ring Solid back Masonic Ring is highly polished and coated with sterilite to prevent tarnishing. The top of the Masonic ring features a gold tone Square and Compass Blue Lodge Masonic Symbol.

Scottish Rite Freemasonry Watches – Two Tone Bulova Men’s Leather Tourneau Scottish Rite Watch

Scottish Rite Freemasonry Watches - Two Tone Bulova Men's Leather Tourneau Scottish Rite Watch Bulova Scottish Rite Masonic Watch features calf skin leather strap, gold hour markers, screw down case, Scottish Rite symbol, Japanese quart movement and date function on this Caravelle by Bulova watch. Specifications: Manufactured by Bulova of Caravelle Gift Boxed Screw Down Case Ships in 24 hours Date Function Leather Croc Pattern Strap 1 Year Bulova Manufacturer's Warranty All Stainless Steel For service please ship to: Service Department 26-15 Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East Woodside, NY 11377 800-233-3350

Rameau: Zoroastre

It is tempting to say William Christie and Les Arts Florissants perform Rameau's opera "Zoroastre" the exact way the composer imagined it. Indeed, there are many riches in this performance: impeccable singing, a magnificent chorus, and an orchestra that perfectly captures the opulent beauties and complexities of French Baroque. A late work, "Zoroastre" may lack the consistent brilliance of Rameau's masterpiece "Castor et Pollux," but this composition's daring formal conception, which presages the fluidity of late nineteenth century opera, richly compensates any perceived absence of structural balance. The story, centering on Zoroastre's struggle to save his beloved Amelite from the evil Abramanr, contains Masonic references. Was Rameau a Mason? Scholars cannot answer that question. True, "Zoroastre" is about the struggle between good and evil symbolized, respectively, by light and darkness, but what fascinates the listener is not the Masonic story, but Rameau's unique ability to represent archetypal dichotomies in purely musical terms by relying on musical symbolism. Thus, in Act IV, Rameau's musical representation of sinister forces directly appeals to the listener's intuition. Indeed, the sheer variety of dark tones, along with astonishing outbursts of sheer dramatic power, bespeak Rameau's expressive genius, which reveals the unfathomable essence of evil in ways that language cannot emulate. Rameau's descriptions of elevated spiritual states, symbolized by light, are even more astonishing as demonstrated by "O lumiere vive et pure," sung by Zoroastre and the chorus in Act III. Here, as well as in the "Tout se ranime," Zorastre's duet with Amelite, the musicians reach the pinnacle of their art: with faultless phrasing, breathtaking expressive intensity, and impeccable dramatic presence, the vocal soloists capture the essence of Rameau's music. The superb orchestra plays with the compellingly primal immediacy of a living voice.

Amaranth Ring – 10k Yellow Gold Amaranth Ring

Amaranth Ring - 10k Yellow Gold Amaranth Ring Amaranth Ring is highly detailed.

14k Eastern Star Jewelry – Blue Onyx Eastern Star Ring

14k Eastern Star Jewelry - Blue Onyx Eastern Star Ring Fine 14k Gold rings with a blue stone in yellow gold. Proudly display your eastern star emblem.

Bulova Men’s Gold Tone Shrine Masonic Watch

Bulova Men's Gold Tone Shrine Masonic Watch Masonic Shrine Watch features a gold tone stainless steel strap and case. Japanese quart movement and date function highlight this Caravelle by Bulova watch. Specifications: Manufactured by Bulova of Caravelle Gift Boxed Ships in 24 hours Stainless Steel Case and Dial Genuine Leather Strap Date Function 1 Year Bulova Manufacturer's Warranty For service please ship to: Service Department 26-15 Brooklyn-Queens Expressway East Woodside, NY 11377 800-233-3350

Masonic Past Masters Ring – 10k Two-Tone Gold Goldline Past Master Masonic Ring Solid Back

Masonic Past Masters Ring - 10k Two-Tone Gold Goldline Past Master Masonic Ring This Solid Back Goldline Past Master ring is highly detailed.