Historic 78 rpm Recording: Schubert - Rosamunde Ballet Music

Historic 78 rpm Recording: Schubert - Rosamunde Ballet Music - Bruno Walter conducting the London Symphony Orchestra. Victor Recording 12534 A & B. Ballet Music No. 1 in B Minor & Ballet Music No. 2 in G Major (9:15)

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm Recording: Mendelssohn - Wedding March

Historic 78 rpm Recording: A) Mendelssohn - Wedding March; B) Shubert - Rosamunde - Entr'acte. Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream (The Wedding March) Opus 21 and Shubert's Rosamunde - Entr'acte. The San Francisco Symphony orchestra conducted by Alfred Hertz. From Victor 78 rpm disc 6678 A & B Recorded 1928 (8:50)

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm Recording: Saint-Saens - Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso - Jascha Heifetz

Historic 78 rpm Recording: Saint-Saens - Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso - Jascha Heifetz on violin with John Barbirolli conducting the London Philharmonic orchestra. Victor 78 rpm disc 14115 (8:34)

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm Recording: Vivaldi - Concerto Grosso in D Minor - Leopold Stokowski conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra. From Victor 78 rpm discs 14113 & 14114 (12:44)

Historic 78 rpm Recording: Vivaldi - Concerto Grosso in D Minor - Leopold Stokowski conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra. From Victor 78 rpm discs 14113 & 14114 (12:44)

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm Recording: Eric Coates - London Suite

Historic 78 rpm Recording: Eric Coates - London Suite: a) Covent Garden (Tarentella); b) Westminster (Meditation); c) Knightsbridge (March) with the composer conducting the London Philharmonic Orchestra. From Columbia 78 rpm disc C-15202 (8:02)

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm Recording: Reginald Foort - Theatre Organ - 1. In a Monestary Garden & 2. In a Persian Market - from Victor Disc 35821 (8:23)

Historic 78 rpm Recording: Reginald Foort - Theatre Organ - 1. In a Monestary Garden & 2. In a Persian Market - from Victor Disc 35821 (8:23)

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm Recording: Handel - Corelli - Oboe Concerto - Evelyn Rothwell (Oboe) and the Halle Orchestra conducted by John Barbirolli. From His Master's Voice Disc C.3540 (7:51)

Historic 78 rpm Recording: Handel - Corelli - Oboe Concerto - Evelyn Rothwell (Oboe) and the Halle Orchestra conducted by John Barbirolli. From His Master's Voice Disc C.3540 (7:51)

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm Recording: Handel - Concerto No. 1 - Leon Goossens

Historic 78 rpm Recording: Concerto No. 1 in B Flat Major with Leon Goossens (oboe) and Eugene Goossens conducting the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Victor disc 12605 (7:11)

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Gladys Swarthout - Lascia Ch' Io Pianga. Two part Victor disc 16778. Part A; Lascia Ch' Io Pianga (Leave me to Languish); part B: 1: Come Again, Sweet Love; 2: Nymphs and Shepherds with Lester Hodges at the Piano (7:45)

Gladys Swarthout - Lascia Ch' Io Pianga. Two part Victor disc 16778. Part A; Lascia Ch' Io Pianga (Leave me to Languish); part B: 1: Come Again, Sweet Love; 2: Nymphs and Shepherds with Lester Hodges at the Piano (7:45)

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm recording: Choir of the Temple Church, London - I Waited for the Lord & O, Come Everyone That Thirsteth. Sacred music from two part Victor disc 130812 (8:24)

Historic 78 rpm recording: Choir of the Temple Church, London - I Waited for the Lord & O, Come Everyone That Thirsteth. Sacred music from two part Victor disc 130812 (8:24)

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm recording: Hearts and Flowers & The Glow Worm - Victor Concert Orchestra

Historic 78 rpm recording: Hearts and Flowers & The Glow Worm - Victor Concert Orchestra. Side A: Hearts and Flowers - Intermezzo (Tobani) - Nat Shilkret, Directing. Side B: Ihe Glow Worm - Idyl (Robinson-Lincke) - Rosario Bourdon, Directing. Two part Victor 78 rpm disc 35922 (7:18)

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm recording: Scherzo (Beethoven) from Quartet in F Major Op. 135 & Moto Perpetuo (Paganini) - Arturo Toscanini conducting the NBC Symphony Orchestra

Historic 78 rpm recording: Historic 78 rpm recording: Scherzo (Beethoven) from Quartet in F Major Op. 135 & Moto Perpetuo (Paganini) - Arturo Toscanini conducting the NBC Symphony Orchestra

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm recording: Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 - Alfred Cortot

Historic 78 rpm recording: Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 - Alfred Cortot

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm recording: Nell Gwyn - Three Dances - St. Louis Symphony

Historic 78 rpm recording: Mendelssohn - Fingal's Cave Overture Op. 26 - Adrian Boult conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm recording: Grieg - Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 ("Morning") Op. 46 - Victor Symphony Orchestra

Historic 78 rpm recording: Mendelssohn - Fingal's Cave Overture Op. 26 - Adrian Boult conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm recording: Mendelssohn - Fingal's Cave Overture Op. 26 - Adrian Boult conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra

Historic 78 rpm recording: Mendelssohn - Fingal's Cave Overture Op. 26 - Adrian Boult conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm recording: Saint-Saens - Dance Macabre Op. 40 - Leopold Stokowski

Historic 78 rpm recording: Saint-Saens - Dance Macabre Op. 40 - Leopold Stokowski

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm recording: Jascha Heifetz - Ave Maria & Rondo

Historic 78 rpm recording: Jascha Heifetz - Ave Maria & Rondo

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm recording: Franck - Panis Angelicus - Richard Crooks

Historic 78 rpm recording: Franck - Panis Angelicus - Richard Crooks

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.

Historic 78 rpm recording: Verdi - Traviata Preludes to Act 1 and Act 3 - Arturo Toscanini conducting the NBC Symphony Orchestra

Historic 78 rpm recording: Verdi - Traviata Preludes to Act 1 and Act 3 - Arturo Toscanini conducting the NBC Symphony Orchestra

Author, photographer & physicist Russell McNeil PhD (Physics) lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia. His book, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained (Skylight Paths Publishing) presents a radical and modern science-based interpretation of the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. This way of living teaches that happiness and healing come to us in life when we learn to “live according to nature” - this is the ideal that Russell strives to reflect in all of his contributions.

Russell McNeil, PhD, is the author of The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: Selections Annotated and Explained by Skylight Paths Publishing. The unpublished meditations presented in this Blog are provided as supplemental material to the published selections which are annotated and explained in the book. The published selections are referenced in this Blog by page number and section.