Bob Kasenchak <[log in to unmask]> writes:
>Anyway, the other interesting thing was about Helfgott. Is it popular
>consensus that he's really second-rate?
Popular among whom? Among the general public, which knows nothing about
classical music? They think he's great. Among genuine classical- music
aficionados? "Second-rate" is being generous. I will give credit to those
who handle him, though. They are masters of hype to have created such a
sensation over such a meagre pianist.
Jocelyn Wang
Culver Chamber Music Series
www.geocities.com/Vienna/strasse/4684