We went to a concert last night, which I've already reported, and another tonight as part of the Ljubljana festival. Moreover, it was free and this meant a packed room for a piano recital. It was also a must attend for another reason: the performer was Australian - Vivian Choi. She played Debussy, Beethoven, Brahms and Messiaen - all technically challenging and carried the works off with great applomb and virtuosity.
Indeed, she brought the hall down and I was proud to be an Australian. The applause went on for ages and that brought forth an encore which was even more challenging. I tried to encourage her by wearing national dress - shorts and T-shirt - but I'm sure she would have done well without me! The guy sitting two along from me - on the other side of Phil - was likewise casually attired but I didn't notice him until he brought his existence to my attention. Astonishingly he's John Selwood from the University of Manitoba in Canada and I've known him for years! And, he's en route for the same conference as me in Maribor!! He's also now retired like me, but still working! So we're meeting up for dinner tomorrow night in Slovenia's second city.
AS
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