Thanks to youtube we can still watch some of the brilliant musicians of the past. eg this one of Rubinstein playing - his technique is breathtaking, but makes me want to give up!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1Yoyz6_Los
I didn't realise the Morecambe and Wise skit is probably based on this performance.
Any more examples of passed performers?
Did you think you were poor growing up?
What is the most random school memory you have?
