Franz Mohr

[David Skolnik]

I have two, most probably unrelated thoughts.

First, I'm reminded of the film "Being There".  Here's Franz, making one, 
fairly broad, arching comment, igniting the polarities in the ether around 
him, while he simply goes along, moved (I think) primarily by his faith, 
rather unconcerned with the questions driving Greg (et al).  I can envision 
the "Franz Mohr" thread, extending indefinitely, encompassing all the 
conflicting ideas that have been expressed on this list, whether related to 
pianos, politics or religion.  And all he probably meant was that he has 
enjoyed, emotionally and spiritually, the highest level of piano experience 
that he could imagine.  Which is related to Greg's epiphanal encounter with 
the Mason BB.  The fact that Franz has either chosen, or been compelled to 
(is it "testify" or "witness"?) his spiritual beliefs is what confounds 
some of us, though, clearly, not all, especially in the current political 
climate.

Second. Horace, since there are others who have overlapped with Franz, 
(though they may not be as prolific authors as he), for what portion of the 
Steinway lore is he, in fact, the last remaining link?  Who were the 
others?  While I didn't quote your entire post, I agree, as I do with Greg.

Here's to Franz.

David Skolnik




At 07:07 PM 6/23/2005 -0700, you wrote:

>\\minor rant\\
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>FWIW, Franz is not only a product of his generation, he is the last living 
>link to what used to be at Steinway.