Monday, February 16, 2009

Now, that's what I call diplomacy!

During her final trip to the United Kingdom as US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, a classically trained pianist, performed music by Johannes Brahms for the Queen, at Buckingham Palace.

Over the years, Rice has shown a special appreciation for Brahms, several times complimenting him during interviews. She seems to prefer earlier German and Austrian composers like Beethoven, Mozart, and Brahms, who to her are more restrained emotionally and have more structure to their music.

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