Oh, she was such a simply aluring figure in a sequined burgundy gown, spaghetti straps over slender shoulders, a plunging neckline, a beautiful figure and a striking face. But, oh those slender fingers. They ran up and down the neck of her violin so deftly that all of Prokofiev’s violin concerto and the Tsigeuner Lied by Bartok held the audience in rapt attention. I speak of a gorgeous, simply gorgeous young Russian woman, Liana Gourija who stole hearts and a pair of standing ovations at last night’s Philharmonic concert.
She was simply as capable as she was stunningly beautiful, and she lives these days in Indiana. There is a chance for us all, yet.
There were moments when it was pure love-making from bow and string to audience. Those slender fingers, that elegant bow work. There were other moments when this sublime young violinist teased her audience with acrobatic, energetic melodies and dissonances. Good love making is variety; fast, slow, tender, assertive, demanding, yielding. Gourdjia gave all of her body in this performance and the audience wanted more and more and more.
I love the Philharmonic for just this, those moment of passion. As I walked toward my Mercedes a beautiful young woman, violin case slung over her shoulder, walked past me. I thank her for the performance and she turned to me, her dark eyes sparkled and she smiled, “Liana is wonderful, just wonderful.”
Seeing her in Fort Wayne was well worth the effort…and she lives in Indiana.
(Disclaimer: In keeping with the political focus of AWB, no one spoke of President Obama, Health Care, Tom Henry, Garbage collection, I&M or Liz Brown’s acerbic tongue. Everyone was focused on Gourdjia’s slender but lithe figure in that burgundy gown propelling those long, slender fingers.)
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So I am taking away from this that a tuba player with short, stubby fingers just would not get it for you, Dano.
That is probably correct, plus Sam Gnagey has darker hair and I prefer blonds. The concert was simply wonderful. I have been to many and this was as memorable as the Beethoven Ninth a couple years back. The music was a bit edgy, the performance was hot and the violinist looked splendid. I should also credit the guest conductor for his mastery of the orchestra on short notice. Speaking of notice, I noted that the violinist is a protege of Jaime Larado (IU School of Music) who also conducted this season and who donated his time and considerable talent to a series of free concerts at the Foellinger. His wife did the same and another violinist, Bella Hristova, who performed in September, is also a protege of his. The orchestra is a fine economic development tool when hustling an industrialist to locate a company or an office here. It is a first rate orchestra and speaks volumes about the quality of life here. Larado should be applauded for stepping in to help in a year when things could easily have been a disaster. You might find it in you to attend a pops or master works concert. They are excellent, and Sam, on a good night, can looking fetching, even with stubby fingers..
If you are speaking of Sam Gnagey, he is nice, but I am partial to blonds from other countries. I also noticed last night that the violinist is a protege of Jaime Larado of the IU School of Music. Mr. Laredo and his wife should also be applauded for themselves volunteering their time for a series of late summer concerts that helped raise money for the Philharmonic, for conducting himself, and for sending another talented protege, Bella Hristova, to perform in September. She was also excellent. In fact the FW Philharmonic is top notch and an asset to our community. Captains of Industry considering a factory relocation here or the opening of a sales office are impressed with the quality of the orchestra. It speaks volumes for the quality of life here and helps our economic development efforts. Loredo should be applauded for stepping up to the plate in a very tough year for the Philharmonic. As for Sam, he looked fetching last night, even with those stubby little tuba fingers.
And Jim, no one even mentioned the Tin Caps or our new unnecessary Parkview Field! Weren’t we told that those are the things that would attract people to live and work in our fair city? You must not have been listening.
bjb,
If you noticed at the top of the post, “Dano” was not the author
It was Jimbo.
Jim,
Since the Captains of Industry considering a factory relocation cannot see our maps without paying $15,000, for what is free in almost every other county in Indiana, they’re not looking at Allen County.
Color me a neophyte. I did not realize AWB was a whole gaggle of angry caucasions. Very scary.
Jim is far from angry. Actually, he\’s to me what Colmes was to Hannity, so to speak.
Hey, I am celebrating 20 years of German unity, so I have only happiness, despite all the things I could gripe about. You know, you can choose to be happy or to be pissed all the time. I chose a middle ground and try to lean toward improving the place. That means building coalitions every now and then among people with whom you otherwise have little in common or simply dislike. Dan is right, we do not always agree on political points, but I think very highly of Dan and choose to put our friendship above partisan politics. He is a great guy who does a lot of good.
I stand corrected. Always good to find a German who can appreciate Russians for being anything other than in the way.