It’s good to see that some people are already getting into the holiday spirit!
When Scott Freck, the general manager of the North Carolina Symphony made the call to virtuoso pianist, Pascal Rogé, to inform him of their inability to honor his contract for a performance of the Poulenc Concerto for Two Pianos because of financial constraints, he was more than likely ready for a verbal beat-down, or at the least a serious case of embarrassment.
What he didn’t expect, was Rogé offering not only to play the concert for free, but also to bring his wife, Ami Rogé, to play alongside him.
Rogé remains modest about his generosity, claiming that he has always loved the Poulenc Concerto and is more than happy to lend a hand to a struggling orchestra.
Don’t downplay it Maestro, you are a real class act, and are incredibly busy, so for that.. thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou from all of us.
***Do YOU want to be a class act TOO? Send Rogé a message letting him know (even if you can’t be at the performance), how much a gesture of this nature means to the musician community.
Contact Pascal Rogé!
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Very rare to see this level of generosity.
A true man is judged by the way he treats those who have nothing to offer him.