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OT - "Random Act of Culture" in Philly's 30th St. Station #1960918 09/18/12 11:07 PM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 13,236 Philadelphia/South Jersey Rich Galassini OP Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member
OP Rich Galassini Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member Joined: May 2001 Posts: 13,236 Philadelphia/South Jersey	This past Saturday travelers in Philadelphia's 30th St. Station got a surprise from hundreds of singers, dancers, and instrumentalists. This flash mob sponsored by The Opera Co. of Philadelphia, was one of their "Random Acts of Culture". I am proud to say that my daughter was one of the singers involved in this event. Check it out: You might notice that we provided the pianos. Rich Galassini Cunningham Piano Company Visit one of our four locations (215) 991-0834 direct rich@cunninghampiano.com Learn more about the Matchless Cunningham

Re: OT - "Random Act of Culture" in Philly's 30th St. Station Rich Galassini #1960945 09/19/12 01:10 AM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,278 Tomball, Texas J John Pels 1000 Post Club Member
John Pels 1000 Post Club Member J Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,278 Tomball, Texas	You can never go wrong with Carmina Burana. It works its magic anywhere! It really needs a full orchestra though. Enjoyed this Rich. Thanks for supporting their efforts.

Re: OT - "Random Act of Culture" in Philly's 30th St. Station John Pels #1960968 09/19/12 03:03 AM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 115 Vancouver, BC, Canada allthumbs Full Member
allthumbs Full Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 115 Vancouver, BC, Canada	Wow! What a great idea. Fabulous! Additional superlatives escapes me at the moment. Thanks for posting that. The world could use more random acts of culture. Sauter Delta (185cm) polished ebony 'Lucy' Serial # 118 562 Single Malts Forever!

Re: OT - "Random Act of Culture" in Philly's 30th St. Station John Pels #1961328 09/19/12 10:35 PM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 13,236 Philadelphia/South Jersey Rich Galassini OP Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member
OP Rich Galassini Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member Joined: May 2001 Posts: 13,236 Philadelphia/South Jersey	Originally Posted by John Pels You can never go wrong with Carmina Burana. It works its magic anywhere! It really needs a full orchestra though. I totally agree John, but under the circumstances this was the closest they could get. Besides, if they had been able to arrange an orchestra they would not have chosen our pianos. Originally Posted by allthumbs The world could use more random acts of culture. Yes, it could! Rich Galassini Cunningham Piano Company Visit one of our four locations (215) 991-0834 direct rich@cunninghampiano.com Learn more about the Matchless Cunningham

Re: OT - "Random Act of Culture" in Philly's 30th St. Station Rich Galassini #1961347 09/19/12 11:23 PM
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 947 Fort Frances, On Canada BeccaBb 500 Post Club Member
BeccaBb 500 Post Club Member Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 947 Fort Frances, On Canada	That was fabulous! I'd love to see even a small version of that here! Becca Began: 01-12-11 Roland RD300NX

Re: OT - "Random Act of Culture" in Philly's 30th St. Station Rich Galassini #1961523 09/20/12 11:53 AM
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PaintedPostDave 500 Post Club Member Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 666 Upstate New York	Two pianos, three percussion and a tympani! Interesting instrumentation. Wish they could have focused on the instrumentalists more and the dancers and crowd less - still a great event. Dave Koenig Yamaha M1A console 1927 Knabe 7' 8" grand https://sites.google.com/site/analysisofsoundsandvibrations/

Re: OT - "Random Act of Culture" in Philly's 30th St. Station Rich Galassini #1961966 09/21/12 07:12 AM
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Minnesota Marty 7000 Post Club Member Joined: May 2012 Posts: 7,439 Rochester MN	This one was posted by Dan Silverwood in the Tuner/Tech forum and I thought I'd move it here for all to enjoy. Another Random Act of Culture It's amazing what you can get from a coin-op vending machine. Marty in Minnesota It's much easier to bash a Steinway than it is to play one.

Re: OT - "Random Act of Culture" in Philly's 30th St. Station Rich Galassini #1961995 09/21/12 09:14 AM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 13,236 Philadelphia/South Jersey Rich Galassini OP Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member
OP Rich Galassini Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member Joined: May 2001 Posts: 13,236 Philadelphia/South Jersey	Wow! Marty that was moving. The music was great but I thoroughly enjoyed the crowd, especially the little girl that climbed the light pole to see! Thanks! Rich Galassini Cunningham Piano Company Visit one of our four locations (215) 991-0834 direct rich@cunninghampiano.com Learn more about the Matchless Cunningham

Re: OT - "Random Act of Culture" in Philly's 30th St. Station Rich Galassini #1962023 09/21/12 10:39 AM
Joined: May 2012 Posts: 7,439 Rochester MN Minnesota Marty 7000 Post Club Member
Minnesota Marty 7000 Post Club Member Joined: May 2012 Posts: 7,439 Rochester MN	The little girl on the lamp pole was my favorite too! Marty in Minnesota It's much easier to bash a Steinway than it is to play one.

Re: OT - "Random Act of Culture" in Philly's 30th St. Station Rich Galassini #1962194 09/21/12 05:04 PM
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 947 Fort Frances, On Canada BeccaBb 500 Post Club Member
BeccaBb 500 Post Club Member Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 947 Fort Frances, On Canada	Yep she was cute, conducting from way up there! Becca Began: 01-12-11 Roland RD300NX

Re: OT - "Random Act of Culture" in Philly's 30th St. Station Rich Galassini #1962240 09/21/12 06:35 PM
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pianoloverus Yikes! 10000 Post Club Member Joined: May 2001 Posts: 36,799 New York City	There is something about classical music flash mobs that I find actually thrilling. I don't know whether it's the generosity of the participants, the delight of the crowd from the oldest to the youngest, the realization that a random crowd can appear to be as awed by the music a I am, the idea that the greatest music can excite people, the fun of the surprise element, or...?

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