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 Post subject: Absurdly Proud
PostPosted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 4:18 pm 
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This is our 17 year old godson in concert 2 weeks ago. We keep trying to claim free-floating godparent DNA for his talent, but he's the one with the gift and the determination.

Look for him in a concert hall near you when he's finished conservatory.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsOE4fph ... e=youtu.be

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 Post subject: Re: Absurdly Proud
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Lovely - he's quite talented! =D>

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That was excellent.
What inspired him to go with a harp?


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He saw a concert harp when he was 9, and decided he wanted to play. We'd given each of the boys an allowance, and he used his for harp lessons. Turns out he's a gifted musician. In his "spare" time he tunes harpsicords.

His older brother is pretty amazing as well in totally different ways.

We're just a tad biased.

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 Post subject: Re: Absurdly Proud
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Wow! Seriously impressive!

I've always admired the harp. For a long time i wanted to learn to pay a celtic harp but never had the time or money to invest. Listening to your godson play made me start thinking about it again.

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Harpsichords too?
Wow...it's things like this that make me believe in past lives....well, almost.

Astounding; he's really good.


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WOW Lisa, you must be really VERY proud of him, truly gifted musician!!!!! =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>
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Wow! He has "it"!! =D> =D> 8) 8)

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That was fantastic to listen to. Am very impressed Lisa. You've spoken of the boys for a long time, nice to hear they are doing so well.

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That was excellent. I am blown away

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 Post subject: Re: Absurdly Proud
PostPosted: Sun Dec 25, 2011 5:24 pm 
Very Impressive Lisa... he's quite a talent, as I can see he plays it with his heart and that is why the music is so beautiful.


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 Post subject: Re: Absurdly Proud
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Nothing "absurd" about THAT "proud"!
An amazing passionate performance on a difficult instrument.


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