http://standpointmag.co.uk Welcome to the Standpoint magazine, the culture and politics monthly en /node/2758 <!--paging_filter--><p>Full house and a standing ovation were waiting for Krystian Zimerman at the Royal Festival Hall for the first of Chopin's two big birthday concerts yesterday. Half of Poland seemed to be there, never mind half of London, while dignitaries, diplomats and the titled abounded. I am concerned that my fingernail may, during a handshake, have caused momentary discomfort to the Duke of Kent. Some music fans were also in the hall. Nobody sang 'Happy Birthday Dear Chopin' and there wasn't any vodka.<p><a href="/node/2758"><span>read more</span></a></p> /node/2758#comments Chopin Bicentenary Krystian Zimerman Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:30:48 +0000 Jessica Duchen 2758 at http://standpointmag.co.uk