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BeeLady
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posted 20 September 2021 10:27 PM
I was driving home from NY today and heard this lovely story on the radio..amazing..

We have a shared love of Schumann. Smiler
French Pianist, Playing For 102 Years Releases New Album


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posted 21 September 2021 09:33 AMHide Post
Interesting lady.


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posted 21 September 2021 10:06 AMHide Post
I just listened to that this morning! What a wonderful story. I’m going to see if I can get one of her cds.


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posted 21 September 2021 01:03 PMHide Post
Sweet.

(I don't know if this video was in the NPR link. Sometimes my privacy blockers mean I don't see some items. Sorry if it's a dupe.)



https://youtu.be/hgA_-e7CtBg


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posted 21 September 2021 08:11 PMHide Post
Love this story so much. Thanks for sharing, Kerri!


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posted 22 September 2021 11:30 PMHide Post
WTG,NPR did not include vid, just lovely photos.

This vid is more recent and includes her story with her supportive son.

Colette Maze


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posted 23 September 2021 08:38 AMHide Post
Remarkable. She's so full of music. And life.


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