Lucky man! ;-) - Phil
On 16:58, ScottGee1 wrote:
>Rampal was the first soloist to play at Detroit's then newly restored
>Orchestra Hall. The work wasn't done at the time of the concert but
>the tickets were sold and the show must go on!
>
>Rampal did something quite wonderful to inaugurate the place. Before
>performing he came out on stage and talked for a while about the joys
>of playing in a well designed hall. He used his flute and voice to
>demonstrate its qualities. We were in the cheap seats in the balcony
>and could hear his breath whistling over the lip plate as he played
>pianissimo yet were not overwhelmed when he played fortissimo.
>
>The place truly is a marvel and I'm glad they didn't tear it down.
>
>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchestra_Hall%2C_Detroit
>
>ScottGee1
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