I saw Itzhak Perlman

[Claudie MICAULT]

Originally posted by Rod:
Famed for his permanent sun-tan.

And maybe with a diamond on a front tooth !

What a pity Beethoven did not wrote himself his biographie.... but what a good thing he wrote music to his end ! (He was also famed for his permanent (natural) sun-tan and his whtite teeth.



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Claudie

[Peter]

Originally posted by Claudie MICAULT:
What a pity Beethoven did not wrote himself his biographie.... but what a good thing he wrote music to his end !

Just as well he didn't as it would have taken up valuable composing time!

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'Man know thyself'

[PDG]

Originally posted by Claudie MICAULT:

Originally posted by Rod:
Famed for his permanent sun-tan.

He was also famed for his permanent (natural) sun-tan and his whtite teeth.

Beethoven and Des are the sun tan kings!

[PDG]

Originally posted by Joy:
Gee, I wonder if it'll be available in America!!

If not, dear Joy, you will simply have to move to the UK. Or else be forever deprived of the intellectual pursuit that is Des!!

[Joy]

Originally posted by PDG:
If not, dear Joy, you will simply have to move to the UK. Or else be forever deprived of the intellectual pursuit that is Des!!

Well, if that's the only way. Surely I wouldn't want to be deprived!!

Joy

[This message has been edited by Joy (edited 11-11-2001).]

[kfarad]

how does Perlman conduct? I though he was handicapped at his legs... does he sit on a high stool or something?

[Joy]

Originally posted by kfarad:
how does Perlman conduct? I though he was handicapped at his legs... does he sit on a high stool or something?

He has had polio since he was very young. He sits on a chair on stage while playing his violin. I have seen him on TV and he was conducting from his chair as well. He does use crutches to get about.

Joy

[Rod]

Originally posted by Joy:
He has had polio since he was very young. He sits on a chair on stage while playing his violin. I have seen him on TV and he was conducting from his chair as well. He does use crutches to get about.

Joy

Whilst on the subject of afflicted musicians please spare a thought for Dudley Moore whose degenerative brain disorder has now reduced a great comic, pianist and B fan (his rendition of the Moonlight sonata got me into Beethoven many years back) to a state being almost totally senile and incapable of anything.

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"If I were but of noble birth..." - Rod Corkin

[Peter]

Originally posted by Rod:
Whilst on the subject of afflicted musicians please spare a thought for Dudley Moore whose degenerative brain disorder has now reduced a great comic, pianist and B fan (his rendition of the Moonlight sonata got me into Beethoven many years back) to a state being almost totally senile and incapable of anything.

Indeed, quite tragic.

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'Man know thyself'

[Joy]

Originally posted by Rod:
Whilst on the subject of afflicted musicians please spare a thought for Dudley Moore whose degenerative brain disorder has now reduced a great comic, pianist and B fan (his rendition of the Moonlight sonata got me into Beethoven many years back) to a state being almost totally senile and incapable of anything.

I agree. I have a video of him introducing Beethoven's Piano Concerto #1 from years back and he plays part of it himself plus talks quite a bit about Beethoven and his music. He did play beautifully. You know I believe he even played at Carnegie Hall among other places. Then I saw him recently on a news show and it is very sad indeed as he still has his faculties but his motor skills are deteroriated.

Joy

[Rod]

Originally posted by Joy:
I agree. I have a video of him introducing Beethoven's Piano Concerto #1 from years back and he plays part of it himself plus talks quite a bit about Beethoven and his music. He did play beautifully. You know I believe he even played at Carnegie Hall among other places. Then I saw him recently on a news show and it is very sad indeed as he still has his faculties but his motor skills are deteroriated.

Joy

He recently received a medal from the queen sitting in a wheelchair. He looked totally out of it, a zombie. Considering the many wretches that receive honours from the queen a nice guy like Moore should have been given a bucket full years ago. Although if it was me I'd tell her where she can stick her worthless medal - hope you're reading this Liz!

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"If I were but of noble birth..." - Rod Corkin

[Chris]

She isn't, but I can e-mail it to her if you want

[Joy]

Poor Dudley might have been 'out of it' because of all the medication as well!
But I agree with you about the medal giving,
Rod.

Joy

[This message has been edited by Joy (edited 11-28-2001).]

[PDG]

Originally posted by Rod:
He recently received a medal from the queen sitting in a wheelchair. He looked totally out of it, a zombie. Considering the many wretches that receive honours from the queen a nice guy like Moore should have been given a bucket full years ago. Although if it was me I'd tell her where she can stick her worthless medal - hope you're reading this Liz!

It may have been his merciless (but hilarious) attack on HM's mother, as half of Derek and Clive, that delayed the award. Forensic laboratories and all that.....

PS. Liz sends her love.

[PDG]

Originally posted by Chris:
She isn't.....

How do you know?

The Beethoven Reference Site by Royal Appointment. Has a nice ring to it, dontcha think?