Home News and events About me Biography, background, press, and tidbits both musical and nonmusical My musicals Five shows I've written, including one that ran Off-Broadway in 2006 and one currently in development The Chagall Suite A commissioned 8-movement piano piece inspired by Marc Chagall's artworks, and a tribute to Chagall and Elvis Listen Hear my music on this site and buy my recordings Musical direction See my ideas regarding musical direction, see my resume, or let me coach you for auditions and give you accompaniment tracks to practice with Transcription services Send me a recording to create sheet music from, or have me transpose or arrange a song or instrumental work Travelogues Read accounts of my long-term trips and my experience on the Fosse tour Mailing list Subscribe to receive news and travelogues | Trip 19 -- Middle East23 August to 4 September 2017For several years, a friend had invited me to visit her in Beirut. I'd long been tempted to see the modern city, known for its food and nightlife, after the 15-year civil war that ended in 1990. Having someone show me around enabled me to explore more of the history and beauty of this underrated country. With a promotion by Qatar Airways and some creative uses of frequent-flyer miles, I enjoyed some time in Qatar and Jordan and a couple of days in one of my favorite cities, Dubai.
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