Read this and you'll go insane
Wednesday, December 17, 2003
 
Musicians are an odd breed, and Russian musicians doubly so...

I just learned that Tchaikovsky had an unexplained fear that, while conducting, his head would fall off. This fear was so strong in him that he would hold onto his chin with his left hand while he conducted, to make sure it was not coming loose.

The things you learn while listening to the radio...


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