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[Anna]

That looks an Interesting one! But I won't be back for a bit, (kitchen duties.....)

[Lateralthinking1]

Brussels '58 is Expo - the Atomium etc. I'm sort of thinking IMEX but that is surely a different thing.

[amateur51]

Brussels '58 is Expo - the Atomium etc. I'm sort of thinking IMEX but that is surely a different thing.

Good start Lat - not IMEX but think about another building highlight in that event and who desgned it?

Clue: Sounds like a nonagenerian closer to home might own it

[Lateralthinking1]

Yes, this is Prince Philip and the Philips Pavilion by Iannis Xenakis.

[amateur51]

Yes, this is Prince Philip and the Philips Pavilion by Iannis Xenakis.

Bravo Lat! What about the '71 Shiraz and the blue Danube?

[Lateralthinking1]

.....Persephassa was written by IK for the 1971 Shiraz Festival.

[amateur51]

.....Persephassa was written by IK for the 1971 Shiraz Festival

Woo-hoo no oenophilic diversions for you, Lat - and the blue Danube is easy now, surely ..?

[Anna]

.....Persephassa was written by IK for the 1971 Shiraz Festival.

I thought that was the 1969 Shiraz and it was Polytope de Persepolis for the 1971??

[Lateralthinking1]

I am more for tea and occasionally real ale am. Is this something to do with involvement in the Dresdner Orchestra's recording (possibly) of the Blue Danube and (possibly) IK involvement there? And yes Anna, you are right.

[amateur51]

I thought that was the 1969 Shiraz and it was Polytope de Persepolis for the 1971??

cheers Anna - I'm trying to get this cleared up sharpish

But you're right