No big whoop. I've always loved this performance. It's a gloomy, rainy day and this is something I wanted to share. God bless Jacqueline du Pre (1945-1987). Look how young Barenboim (her husband) looked in 1967! Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUgdbqt2ON0
Christopher Purdy is Classical 101's early morning host, 7-10 a.m. weekdays. He is host and producer of Front Row Center – Classical 101’s weekly celebration of Opera and more – as well as Music in Mid-Ohio, Concerts at Ohio State, and the Columbus Symphony broadcast series. He is the regular pre-concert speaker for Columbus Symphony performances in the Ohio Theater.