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Post by beethoven2 on Jan 9, 2009 23:12:37 GMT 1
When Herbert von Karajan conducts, does he usually chew gum? Doesn't it distract him from a steady rhythm? Look at this video, in the beginning, it looks like he is chewing gum? Is he really? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd9JS07bq-sWatch about 0:51 |
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Post by Rosy on Jan 10, 2009 1:18:36 GMT 1
Dear Beethoven2, Unfortunately the M° Karajan was very ill, he wasn't chewing gum! You consider that he over the serious problem to his spine, he had a stroke (ictus)..this is the reason of involuntary movement of his jaw. ******************************** Rosy |
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Post by Catalin N. R. on Jan 11, 2009 1:12:08 GMT 1
Dear Beethoven2,
I have all the consideration for you. However, how could you believe that Karajan -- who was a so serious and sober person -- would have chewed gum during a concert?...
As Rosy said, this was an involuntary movement of the jaw, due to his age and his painful illness. Moreover, I observed this movement only once, not repeatedly.
With due respect,
Catalin
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Post by Rosy on Jan 11, 2009 11:02:14 GMT 1
..Apart from all this, the Maestro that day was very excited, his daughter Isabel said she had seen him cry for emotion; he saw himself in Evgeny Kissin, indeed even karajan was a prodigy child; he made his first public performnce, as pianist, at five years old! ******************************** Rosy
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Post by Catalin N. R. on Jan 12, 2009 0:40:11 GMT 1
Very interesting and instructive, like all Rosy's postings. Thank you for this information, Rosy!
I can't wait for the books about the Maestro, that you recommended me...
Best regards,
Catalin
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