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Playing the palace

Published: December 2, 2008 - 10:14 AM

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice did something interesting on her most recent trip overseas.

Live from the palace -- Condi Rice on piano!
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice performed in a piano quintet Monday night for Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.

Rice played Brahms' Op. 34 with British Foreign Secretary David Miliband's wife, Louise, on violin, and three members of the London Symphony Orchestra.

The queen gave Rice an audio recording of the performance as a gift.

Rice is a classically trained pianist who had expressed a wish to play at the palace.

It is well known the Queen has an ear for fine music. That doesn't include middle aged players of the baritone horn. Queen Elizabeth would not be amused by my giving a concert.

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Comments (4)

Ms Rice is a smart, arti... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by mf | December 2, 2008 11:46 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

mf:

Ms Rice is a smart, artist, and classy woman!

Thanks for the article.

1. Posted by mf | December 2, 2008 11:46 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

Posted on December 2, 2008 11:46

The in coming Sec. of State... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by Imhotep | December 2, 2008 12:30 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

Imhotep:

The in coming Sec. of State's husband hopes to recieve many concerts on the "skin flute" while in the U.K.

2. Posted by Imhotep | December 2, 2008 12:30 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)

Posted on December 2, 2008 12:30

" Queen Elizabeth would not... (Below threshold)

3. Posted by Monty | December 2, 2008 3:35 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Monty:

" Queen Elizabeth would not be amused by my giving a concert."

Don't jump to conclusions Bill, by all accounts she has a great sense of humour....

3. Posted by Monty | December 2, 2008 3:35 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 2, 2008 15:35

If Rice were a liberal, the... (Below threshold)

4. Posted by Jason | December 2, 2008 6:10 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Jason:

If Rice were a liberal, the media would be worshiping her.
http://rightklik.blogspot.com/

4. Posted by Jason | December 2, 2008 6:10 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Posted on December 2, 2008 18:10

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