Tzimon Says....

Joel Rappaport joelr@flash.net
Tue, 15 Apr 1997 11:09:23 -0500


Guy, Karen, and Tor Nichols wrote:
>
>         Anybody have any experience prepping for Tzimon Barton? He's a
> pianist/pro-bodybuilder. Not sure what he can do to a piano.

Guy,
Tzimon Barto will not demolish the piano.  He is an excellent pianist,
Julliard trained, and knows how to handle his strength.

What is interesting about Tzimon is his name.  If I remember correctly
from chatting with him, it is Joseph Bartholomew Smith, nicknamed in
school Barto.  When Joe Smith wanted to start his concert career, his
teacher, Adele Marcus, advised him to use a more "exotic" name.  He just
chose the foreign-sounding Tzimon and stuck his nickname onto it.

I think I have the name and training details right, but I'm not sure.
If this is inaccurate, someone please correct me.  In any case, he is
easy to get along with.

Joel Rappaport
Round Rock, Texas




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