Beethoven/Tolkien

[darius]

I met Beethoven's piano sonatas and The Lord of the Rings at about the same age, around 10, though they were never especially linked in my mind before

Comments

[darius]

(Have I been reading too much about slash? It's gotten awfully easy to read this post's title the wrong way.)

Thanks

[anonymous]

Darius - thanks for your kind comments - Fekko von Ompteda was my grandfather, and I think you got it spot on with "charmingly eccentric" - he was truly a unique and inspiring character. I'm glad he was able to share his enthusiasm & passion for music with you - that really was his greatest gift.

Cheers,
Christian von Ompteda

Re: Thanks

[darius]

Oh, hi! What a nice surprise. If you're ever in Los Angeles and would like to chat, call me up at darius@livejournal.com -- I'd love to hear more about your grandfather and share what memories I can still call up.