The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C., Steve Ford column: In the hall with a keyboard giant.(Column)

From: News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) | Date: April 1, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Steve Ford

Apr. 1--Just how big a deal is it when one of the world's master musicians comes to town? Judged by the enthusiasm of those who filled Raleigh's Meymandi Concert Hall for a recital by pianist Alfred Brendel, it was quite a big deal indeed. Anticipation was high -- some of us had bought tickets almost three years ago (the event in the meantime had to be rescheduled). The wait proved to be worth it. Yet there was a touch of bittersweet. Brendel, 76, ...

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