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Classical Music

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7. I think Oliver Sacks did a great writeup on Leon Fleisher's loss of his right hand.

Sat Apr 22, 2023, 06:33 PM

Apr 2023

https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/683232-at-the-end-of-our-visit-fleisher-agreed-to-play
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_Fleisher
https://www.oliversacks.com/about-oliver-sacks/

Since then neuroscientists have made great strides in understanding how the biological neural networks work - both in the extremities up through the brain. Too much repetitive overuse can deform the processing of signals.

I really appreciate getting your frequent postings from Maryland and DC - my old home.

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Max Bruch - Scottish Fantasy, op.48 Veriko Tchumburidze [View all] elleng Apr 2023 OP

Bruch - a much underplayed composer. erronis Apr 2023 #1

He's way up on my list, and listening now elleng Apr 2023 #2

Me too, thanks to you. erronis Apr 2023 #3

I have NO idea, 'disposed' of my music when left the house (etc,) elleng Apr 2023 #4

No, but I'm not surprised. elleng Apr 2023 #6