An incoming email from famous neo-classical composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi:
Spring is coming!
As we reconnect with nature and the world around us, Spring represents a time of looking forward; as we plant the seeds for our year ahead.
To celebrate the changing of the season, I’ve released a collection of songs inspired by the coming of Spring and it’s yours to enjoy at the link below.
And yes, he provided the link as promised. And even a countdown to the Vernal Equinox (not the meteorological one).
The thing is, he’s forgotten all about his Southern Hemisphere listeners here. Spring isn’t coming for us. In fact, if Spring is coming for them up North, we’re headed straight for Autumn. Goodbye sunshine and long summer nights, goodbye crippling heat, goodbye days on the beach, blue skies, and fresh, new growth.
Hello winter storms, roaring fires, copious red wine, and (apparently) disconnecting with nature and the world around me. Oh, and the 2024 Euro Championship.
Of course, those of you who know me will also know that I have no issue with any of this. Because why on earth would I?
Happy Spring (or Autumn) to each and every one of you.