Prodigy's return: a promising pianist as a young man, the author gave up music for a career as an art critic; now the lure of his former love has led him to enter a competition with the highest personal stakes
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The author began his piano studies with his life-long teacher Seymour Bernstein at age five. His tense relationship with his step-brother Seth, also a talented pianist, motivated him to move away from the professional career course and, instead, to pursue a career in academia. He stopped playing for 15 years. When Seth died from AIDS, he found it easier to follow Bernstein's suggestion that he resume piano playing. He made the International Piano Competition finals in June 1999, but was not the winner. He describes his personal journey to this achievement.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1999
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Air Nailer Smorgasbord
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Nailers are extremely useful if a project calls for a number of nails to be driven. First used only on construction sites, nailers have become readily available for do-it-yourself tasks around the house. The basic types of nailer are for roofing, finish, framing, and brad. Each type, and its varieties, are discussed.
Publication Name: Workbench
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0043-8057
Year: 1999
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A new era in the NFL: expansion '95: the Year of the Cats
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The NFL will have 30 teams for the 1995-96 season, including the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars. These will be the first expansion clubs since the addition of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks in 1976, and they are expected to add excitement to the competition.
Publication Name: Sport
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0038-7797
Year: 1995
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