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Hi Bernard I don't think I can make a train until AFTER the 3:06 tomorrow so I'll probably have to take a pass since the next train will get it too late. Enjoy for me! Debra
I live in NYC and would like to come. I don't know anyone on here but am interested in meeting. I just PMed CC2 at the last minute because I thought I had something else to do tomorrow and couldn't make it---turns out it was cancelled.
But in case he/(she?) doesn't sign on and get the message, can someone else who is going PM me with the address and time? I would be driving from Queens right across the LI border. I don't think it's too bad of a schlep.
Originally posted by Doogs: I live in NYC and would like to come. I don't know anyone on here but am interested in meeting. I just PMed CC2 at the last minute because I thought I had something else to do tomorrow and couldn't make it---turns out it was cancelled.
But in case he/(she?) doesn't sign on and get the message, can someone else who is going PM me with the address and time? I would be driving from Queens right across the LI border. I don't think it's too bad of a schlep.
Doogs: Hope to see you there if you can make it. I will be in Setauket early in the day, but I figured out a way to get there from the Emma Clark Library.
- Mark
...The ultimate joy in music is the joy of playing the piano...
I'm coming! The 1:37 train out of Penn looks like the most reasonable option.
I'm going to try reaching Bernard via phone or PM just to try to meet up...those trains have many cars. Then we could share a cab, along with anyone who's with us.
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Me banging out some tunes in the Estonia piano booth at the NAMM show...
Thanks for the directions, folks, looks like I'll make it.
Now, does anyone have a book of Schubert impromptus to bring? One of the few things I can play without embarrassing myself, but I don't have my music with me and can't play from memory.
I came very close to coming, but I just couldn't get away this weekend - drats! I hope you all have (are having) a wonderful time and that you post a gazillion pictures.
What, no pics or reports yet??? Of course, some resumed festivities today at LJC's place with his Hamburg D, so that could be one reason...
I'll offer my own report when I've had a chance to gather my thoughts. Still, uh, recovering from a late night. (Left CC2's at 9:30ish, then a long train/subway/ferry ride home).
I had a great time there. CC2 has two of the most powerful pianos I heard to date. He did a great job on the action of the Mason and Hamlin.
The Indian food was delicious (found out it was from the Curry Club in Setauket, not far from Stony Brook University).
I admit that playing piano involves more muscles than you think (I did not realize your back and neck muscles had to be relaxed, and my posture can use improvement). This explains my struggle to reach the keys at times, and I thank everyone who pointed this out to me.
The important lesson I learned is to start slow and build up speed. I imagined many of us went through this as well. :rolleyes:
Still recovering from a late night (left around 9:45pm(last one to leave) and got home within 35 minutes (traffic was light on the LIE and the parkways). Perhaps I should had a cup of coffee before I left, but was OK as I had the window opened and the nice gentle breeze blowing on my face as I was driving.
- Mark
...The ultimate joy in music is the joy of playing the piano...
I would really like to thank you and Pam for the abolutely the best weekend I have had in a very long time. It was really wonderful to meet you and Pam, and meet your two grand babies.
The food was really great. I like Indian food, and don't get it very often up here in the sticks.
I'm still flying up in the clouds, and it's Monday afternoon!
John
Current works in progress:
Beethoven Sonata Op. 10 No. 2 in F, Haydn Sonata Hoboken XVI:41, Bach French Suite No. 5 in G BWV 816
Current instruments: Schimmel-Vogel 177T grand, Roland LX-17 digital, and John Lyon unfretted Saxon clavichord.