Comments on: A Refined but Passionate Celtic Goddess of Piano Music is no More? No, she isn’t

By: Man of Roma

Man of Roma — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:37:37 +0000

Hi Geraldine, happy to hear from you!
It seems my life is full of long-lost celtic muses. I am playing my guitar, and other things. I too wish you much joy Geraldina

By: Geraldine

Geraldine — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:37:58 +0000

How lovely and rare it is to find a long-lost muse, and in spring too! Does anyone sleep in springtime? I bet you’re playing your music. In any case, we wish you joy.

By: Not Closed. Sleeping « Man of Roma

Not Closed. Sleeping « Man of Roma — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:20:14 +0000

[...] by the way, people seem to read the Man of Roma no matter if he writes or not. He even found nouvelles about his piano teacher which made him happy [...]

By: Man of Roma

Man of Roma — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:26:46 +0000

That is wonderful news!! May I ask you a favour? Can you e-mail me an address or email so that I can contact her directly? I’d be immensely grateful to you, ok? By the way, isn’t she an amazing artist?

By: Adam Phillimore

Adam Phillimore — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:15:41 +0000

Thanks, and yes I am sure, she is in her late 70s. She has told me lots of great stories about her time studying with Michelangeli in Italy, and performing around Europe. She teaches piano at the University of Western Australia, which is where I’m studying.

By: Man of Roma

Man of Roma — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:36:19 +0000

Hi Adam and welcome here.

Are you sure it is her (and not her daughter)? How old is she now by the way? I was 18 – I now am 63 – when I took piano classes from her, and she was older than me, 20 years older maybe. Pls reply to me. You can also reach me at manofroma@gmail.com. Ciao!

By: Adam Phillimore

Adam Phillimore — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:52:39 +0000

I have to say, I’m somewhat confused – I was trawling the internet looking for details about my new piano teacher, Pauline Belviso, when I discover this blog telling me she’s passed away? Pauline has most definitely not passed away, she was teaching me earlier today! In full health, I might add!

By: Man of Roma

Man of Roma — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:36:24 +0000

Richard! That is the most amazing collection of emoticons I’ve ever seen! I’ve already used them! Thanks a lot amicus.

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:46:05 +0000

Another beautiful posting inspiring beautiful comments. Thank you.

Here are those smilies you asked for:
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By: zeusiswatching

zeusiswatching — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:22:21 +0000

“Her leaving Italy for good depressed me quite a lot. I had lost a great mentor, a big treasure, and, at 18, I guess I was in love with her a bit too.

When I finally found a trace of her 1 month ago here, now that I’m pasting the link, much to my affliction I realise she’s no more.”

There is a gorgeous passage of a couple of paragraphs in “The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard” about his feelings for his long lost and first love Clementine, as he, in his dotage, visits her grave with a mutual friend. These touching words on your blog reminded me of that passage.