In Reply to: More on Competitions - competitors had better babe-up! posted by Chris from Lafayette on July 2, 2015 at 09:38:03:
It was said that they laughed at Beethoven's funky dress and demeanor as he ascended the stage, but "... nobody laughed when he sat down at the piano." Priorities!I would hope that we are still capable of being as generous today.
Edits: 07/02/15
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- I wonder how Beethoven would have fared today... - genungo 14:28:50 07/02/15 (6)
- No babes in the finals of the Tchaikovsky (piano section) either - Chris from Lafayette 15:32:16 07/02/15 (5)
- plenty of marginalia - Amphissa 16:59:40 07/02/15 (3)
- In general, I agree with what you say, but. . . - Chris from Lafayette 11:00:29 07/04/15 (2)
- RE: In general, I agree with what you say, but. . . - Analog Scott 13:08:47 07/04/15 (1)
- I suppose my post seemed ironic, considering. . . - Chris from Lafayette 13:37:17 07/04/15 (0)
- Well said. nt - rbolaw 15:50:33 07/02/15 (0)