[CAUT] Sydney International Piano Competition

[David Skolnik]

Caut -
Scott Jackson sent the following to Pianotech earlier today.  I have 
no idea why he didn't double post it to here.  It's one of the few 
times it would be entirely appropriate.  I've included some, not all 
of my comments
http://www.abc.net.au/classic/sipca/20.html

>Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:35:35 +1000
>From: Scott Jackson <ScottWayneJackson at hotmail.com>
>Subject: OT: Sydney International Piano Competition

>Apologies for the non-tech subject.
>
>I thought that some people may be interested in listening to our Sydney
>International Piano Competition. It is now on, and continues until August
>2nd.
>
>You can listen in live to performances on Steinway, Yamaha and Kawai at
>http://www.abc.net.au/classic/audio/streaming.htm
>
>There is also audio and video available on demand at
>http://www.abc.net.au/classic/sipca/
>
>and a local piano tuner, Mr Ara Vartoukian even makes an appearance on the
>Steinway at
>http://www.abc.net.au/classic/sipca/video/03/default.html
>
>Scott Jackson
>Mt Keira, NSW, Australia.

>At 10:38 AM 7/20/2008, I wrote:
>Scott -
>In keeping with the new "truth in subject heading" law, I couldn't 
>discuss this post along with the last one I just sent you, about 
>John Delacour's article.  However, I was horror stricken to read 
>about the piano competition.
>
>First of all, it's hardly OT.  I hope that, for the archives sake, 
>any future posting about this will excise  the OT prefix.  Secondly, 
>why horror-stricken.  I'll tell you why.  The last time I was made 
>aware of this event, it destroyed my sleep cycle for the better part 
>of two weeks.  I don't think they had the 'on-demand' capability 
>that they do this time, so maybe life will be a bit better. There's 
>too much to see. It's a great gift they provide.  Thanks for sharing.
>
>David Skolnik
>Hastings on Hudson, NY

>Lists -
>I'm responding to my own post. How pathetic.  Don't care.  I may end 
>up doing a Musslewhite, (reposting every day) reminding / 
>encouraging all to take advantage of this incredible gift that comes 
>along only every 4 years.  I'm listening right now to the second 
>pianist playing on Monday morning, Australian time.  The sound is 
>much better than it was 4 years ago.  Don't miss this.
>If you must, watch the game  (Boston vs. LA) with the sound off.
>
>David Skolnik