Charles Yulish <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >Berman Vanishes: Any insights as to why "The Legendary" Lazar Berman >just seemed to vanish from the scene Lazar Berman moved to Italy in 1990 and has been an Italian citizen since 1994. There, he teaches at the Music Conservatory in Imola and devotes himself especially to supporting young talents. As a jury member he also takes part in numerous competitions worldwide. In 1997, BBC Birmingham invited him to give a recital as part of its international pianists series. After a first half comprising Liszt works, the studio audience of a few dozen people were overcome by a truly resplendent Mussorgsky "Pictures At An Exhibition." Never have I visualised that music's images so vividly. James Kearney [log in to unmask]