Pianos In Iraq

[Richard Moody]

When there are larger demonstrations in Baghdad welcoming the
invading, excuse me "liberating" forces than peace marches in
"Baghdad by the Bay" (anybody here remember Herb Caen?) I might
consider it but only if they explicitly say, "American tuners
welcome".
    To be honest, even then I would rather go to Cuba but that is
because of a particular style of piano playing that originated
from there I am captivated by.
----rm

> On NPR several weeks ago they interviewed a member of the
Baghdad Symphony
> Orchestra. It appears that even during the time of suppression
under Hussein,
> classical music was being played and listened to. This got me to
thinking.
> How wonder many pianos there are in Baghdad, and if there is a
need for piano
> tuner/technicians? Any one want to volunteer to go over there
after the war
> is over and set up shop?
>
> Wim
>