AAArrrgghh! I`m so excited! My fav Russian Violinist Maxim Vangerov is coming to play with our Orchestra...I can hardly contain myself! But too bad...Masters as such come only once in a blue moon...And hardly stay for long! They give only 1 full dress rehersal...give preconcert talks...play...then do receptions and autographs...and they`re gone. And God Knows when`s the next time u`ll get to see em in person again.

Well, you can always ask him if he has time for a quick coffee.

You`d be surprised at how often they do - especially on the way back to the airport.

(I don`t know if this holds true for musicians, but it does for lecturers).

Oh...Yeah yr idea got me going! Hmmm...But will it be wierd or rude to do that?

Say how much you admire them.
Maybe you could ask for a few tips and get them talking on their own.
You never know it could be your only chance so go for it mate.

I don`t think it`s weird or rude. He may not have time, but chances are he`ll appreciate your approach - and what the hey - the worst he can say is no.

...but then again he might say yes...

...go for it.

Ok great! I`ll definately try. Yr right it couln`t be any worse than what seems to be a `no`. May feel slightly embarassed, but I`m sure he`d not be that rude to trash me a straight `no` in the face. Thanks guys!

Let us know what happened.