There were still groups of people there, although no champagne. We decided to stay around a little. Yael performed again that evening. I chatted with her. A man, probably an advanced amateur, played on the concert grand set up in the middle of the showroom for the recital. He played Chopinâs âharpâ etude and gave a solid performance. People clapped. Then we heard piano playing in the back room, no doubt by a virtuoso.
We went to check it out. An older gentleman with wild hair was playing on the beautiful special edition Bösendorfer, surrounded by the student pianists and a few others. He was playing a fast pace piece while talking to one of the student pianists. I couldnât make out what exactly they were talking about, but there was a lot of excitement on their faces. I guessed that he must be their teacher in the Lieven piano program. I was right. He is Francois Guy.
