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That's pretty interesting. I remember hearing she was a pianist before.
I wonder how long she had to practice to bring that movement of the concerto back from her younger days when she probably played a lot more. Once thing's for sure, that's a great concerto!
It is the good life for Condi now: A tenure position where she probable "teaches" five hours a year and getting to PRACTICE and PLAY with the Philly Orchestra!! While I am a fan of Franklin, I cringed as she gave the Aretha treatment to the Gluck aria at the end of the clip. An opera album would be indeed interesting..
I heard her play the first few measures of a Brahms Intermezzo on a TV feature a few years ago. You could tell she's 'all right' but you couldn't really tell more.
I've been hoping she'd enter one of those amateur competitions.
Didn't Condoleezza accompany Yo Yo Ma once? I'm sure it was a very 'political' thing for Mr. Ma, and doubtful he cared much for the then current resident of the White House.
Well the reviews are in! Apparently, the Philadelphis Orchestra and Condi played the "warm-up" for Aretha, who showed up on stage only after intermission. Condi played only the second mvt of K466, and per NYT critic: "Ms. Rice, chic in sleeveless white and sparkling black, joined the orchestra for the Romance from Mozart’s Piano Concerto in D minor (K. 466), her by-the-numbers account entirely respectable for someone whose day job lay elsewhere. An efficient paddle through Smetana’s “Moldau,†and on to intermission; not even the Fabulous Philadelphians get to overtax Ms. Franklin’s crowd." Ouch!!
Aretha accompanied herself on the piano for some opera arias and, get THIS: She sang Nessun Dorma to a RECORDING while the Philly Orchestra sat there, apparently!!
I probably would have cringed a few times if I'd been sitting there.
But, according to Reuters News Service, "The performance was expected to raise $580,000 for an annual program that invites low-income children to attend concerts and master classes at the center."
I should be happy to cringe.
Tomasino
"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do so with all thy might." Ecclesiastes 9:10
Condoleezza Rice is incredibly intelligent and accomplished. Why, in the name of all that's holy, did she get mixed up with Bush II?
Justin ------- Bach English Suite #5 Scarlatti Sonata K141 . L422 Mozart Sonata K333 Schubert Impromptu opus 90 D899 Schubert Moment Musicaux opus 94 D780
Well the reviews are in! Apparently, the Philadelphis Orchestra and Condi played the "warm-up" for Aretha, who showed up on stage only after intermission. Condi played only the second mvt of K466, and per NYT critic: "Ms. Rice, chic in sleeveless white and sparkling black, joined the orchestra for the Romance from Mozart’s Piano Concerto in D minor (K. 466), her by-the-numbers account entirely respectable for someone whose day job lay elsewhere. An efficient paddle through Smetana’s “Moldau,†and on to intermission; not even the Fabulous Philadelphians get to overtax Ms. Franklin’s crowd." Ouch!!
Aretha accompanied herself on the piano for some opera arias and, get THIS: She sang Nessun Dorma to a RECORDING while the Philly Orchestra sat there, apparently!!
Condoleezza Rice is incredibly intelligent and accomplished. Why, in the name of all that's holy, did she get mixed up with Bush II?
Because incredibly intelligent people are conservative.
Then why was Bush a conservative?
"And if we look at the works of J.S. Bach — a benevolent god to which all musicians should offer a prayer to defend themselves against mediocrity... -Debussy
"It's ok if you disagree with me. I can't force you to be right."
Condoleezza Rice is incredibly intelligent and accomplished. Why, in the name of all that's holy, did she get mixed up with Bush II?
Because incredibly intelligent people are conservative.
Then why was Bush a conservative?
You don't have to be incredibly intelligent to be a conservative, but all incredibly intelligent people (who care about other people)are.
I don't know how intelligent I am though I do consider myself to be on the conservative side of the spectrum. I guess I am a fiscal conservative and a social liberal. However I don't believe in supporting politicians just because of the political label they give themselves. Every one of these people has to be taken on their own merits. In this regard, I think there's no escaping the conclusion that Bush II was a complete disaster. A terrible president who signficantly eroded the relevance and prospects of the United States. I still marvel at the fact that Condeleeza Rich would be involved with such an unrepentent Bozo.
Just had to say that. But this is not a forum for politics so I will now apologize!
Last edited by jnod; 07/31/1011:39 AM.
Justin ------- Bach English Suite #5 Scarlatti Sonata K141 . L422 Mozart Sonata K333 Schubert Impromptu opus 90 D899 Schubert Moment Musicaux opus 94 D780
Condoleezza Rice is incredibly intelligent and accomplished. Why, in the name of all that's holy, did she get mixed up with Bush II?
Because incredibly intelligent people are conservative.
Then why was Bush a conservative?
You don't have to be incredibly intelligent to be a conservative, but all incredibly intelligent people (who care about other people)are.
Umm can't agree with you there even slightly.
"And if we look at the works of J.S. Bach — a benevolent god to which all musicians should offer a prayer to defend themselves against mediocrity... -Debussy
"It's ok if you disagree with me. I can't force you to be right."