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...created a chorus of classical lines that conveyed a dialogue of teasing questions and indignant retorts. Raising a finger to his lips as if to silence the piano, Lang Lang physically signaled the dreamy transition into a barcarolle-like segment, which he executed with seamless tempo changes and delightful subito pianos. The distorted, showy embellishments critics have used to label Lang as a talented but immature pianist were completely absent from this piece, for Lang’s use of rubato was liberal but never stretched to the point of mannerism. The pianist swept the sonata to a climactic...

Author: By Monica S. Liu, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Musical Genius Impresses | 3/5/2009 | See Source »

...Pope John Paul II's funeral in 2005, those gathered at St. Peter's Basilica shouted "Santo subito!" - Sainthood now! The current pope, Benedict XVI, began the beatification process for John Paul II within a month of his death, waiving the five-year waiting period usually required between a candidate's death and the beatification process...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sainthood | 10/13/2008 | See Source »

...those praying and chanting for "Santo Subito!" (Saint Right Away!) must be forewarned that even the most obvious Vatican edicts take time. Benedict, a close aide and good friend to the departed pontiff, appears to be leaving his fate in the hands of the crew of Vatican officials and Catholic volunteers doing the paper work and pounding of the pavement to verify the cause. Papal spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls said Saturday that Benedict's words were simply an expression of "his hope" and not a call to speed things up. Normal procedures must be followed for a decision that will...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Pope's Push for Sainthood | 5/27/2006 | See Source »

...multitudes watched, on immense TV screens, the movement of the plain cypress coffin, a fitting last gesture by a Pope who understood so well how much images matter. Priests poured into the crowds to administer Communion, and over their heads, the flags sailed and swooped. Banners proclaimed SANTO SUBITO, Sainthood Now, and already reports were spreading of miraculous healings by the Pope last week. "The Cardinals have seen this outpouring, and it adds to the weight of their responsibility. It says that we need to find someone inspiring," said a Vatican official. "The people want someone who will be great...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Pope's Farewell: Pope John Paul II | 4/11/2005 | See Source »

...performance with Mendelssohn's Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Opus 66. Kim highlighted the beautiful second movement, with one pure note bleeding out of a great swell. The frantic third movement was all the more breathtaking and agitated with the trio's crisp strokes and articulation, subito pianos and roars. As the last note faded away, the audience became visibly relaxed, as they half-chuckled at how easy the trio made the movement seem...

Author: By Chia-jung Tsay, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Three of the Best: Beaux Arts Trio | 10/27/2000 | See Source »

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