CURRENT MISSION

Learn to speak German and Italian

ABOUT ME

Gay couple living in San Francisco. I'm more of a quiet person, unlikely to find me drinking and clubbing all night. :-P Interested in most things cultural, would like to learn how to swing dance and waltz this year.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Hosted a few surfers before and it has been a great experience.

Interests

Opera, Classical Music, "Countertenoring", Museums, Reading, Shakespeare, Movies, Meditation, not a strict vegetarian but interested in Vegan food.

• dancing
• waltz
• dining
• vegetarian
• vegan
• meditation
• drinking
• clubbing
• movies
• reading
• music
• classical music
• opera

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies: In the Mood for Love, Un Coeur en Hiver, Shame, foreign movies, silent films.

Music: Mostly classical and early music, Dowland, harpsichord, Baroque opera, Monteverdi, Handel, Purcell, Mahler, Richard Strauss, Lou Harrison, Philip Glass, gamelan, traditional ethnic music from other countries, also like classic Jazz, big bands, music from the 30's and 40's, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller

Teach, Learn, Share

My goal for this year is to learn German and Italian. My partner is an amateur pianist, will be interested in meeting other classical musicians to play music with.