I would like to thank everyone who helped me get to the AMICA sponsored
concert performance of a Duo-Art concert grand piano last weekend in
Batavia, Illinois. Those of you who were not lucky enough to be there
missed a nice mix of classical and popular music, and some good old
stories of player piano history.
My husband, who had to be coaxed into going to the concert, is now in
love with reproducing pianos and wants to collect them. (During the
playing of "The Barber of Seville" overture, he was unable to resist the
urge to mess up my hair, causing a burst of laughter among some of the
concert-goers. Fellow Bugs Bunny fans will understand...)
Meta Brown
[ I think the Warner Bros. cartoons are a reason that many kids, young
[ and old, recognize the melodies of lots of great classical music.
[ Hurrah for Chuck Jones and Carl Stalling ! -- Robbie
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