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Peter Grimes
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« on: 12:49:07, 28-03-2007 »
http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,,2044642,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=1
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« Reply #1 on: 12:54:03, 28-03-2007 »
It would never happen to a composer.

So who is the world's tallest composer ? (No. don't go there).
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trained-pianist
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« Reply #2 on: 14:27:21, 28-03-2007 »
You never know. One can start growing all the sudden.
I am glad I know some composers leave alone how tall or short they are.
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« Reply #3 on: 14:30:13, 28-03-2007 »
Quote from: autoharp on 12:54:03, 28-03-2007
It would never happen to a composer.

So who is the world's tallest composer ? (No. don't go there).
A friend of mine has the most wonderful photo of Takemitsu standing next to Ollie Knussen. Must see if I can get it scanned.
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« Reply #4 on: 14:46:15, 28-03-2007 »
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So who is the world's tallest composer?

Joseph Highden?



Quote from: trained-pianist on 14:27:21, 28-03-2007
One can start growing all the sudden.
 

Although wouldn't it be fair to check with Ollie first?  Cheesy

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Tony Watson
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« Reply #5 on: 22:40:14, 28-03-2007 »
I don't know about composers but the tallest poet was Henry Longfellow.

I'll get me coat.
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