Language question

[Skybird]

The new chief of the German Symphony Orchestra, Tugan Sokhiev, said in a press conference about his future engagement "I'm a black horse."

I wonder if that is an English proverb. If so, what does it mean? :06:

[Takeda Shingen]

It means that he is an unknown in applying for the position. Lacking in formal reputation.

[Tribesman]

probably should have been "dark horse"

[Takeda Shingen]

probably should have been "dark horse"

Yes. 'Black Horse' is probably the litteral translation. 'Dark Horse' is the proper colloquial.

[Lord_magerius]

RACISTS! :O: First he's a black horse then he's a dark horse. You're all racist, he's a horse it doesn't matter what colour he is! :O:

[Skybird]

Yes. 'Black Horse' is probably the litteral translation. 'Dark Horse' is the proper colloquial.

My fault, indeed he said "dark horse".

Thanks for the explanation.

The guy directed one concert last winter in Berlin. The orchestra immediately wanted him after Metzmacher quit. My father said it was love on first sight.

[Takeda Shingen]

The guy directed one concert last winter in Berlin. The orchestra immediately wanted him after Metzmacher quit. My father said it was love on first sight.

I actually think that we'll be seeing a fair number of conductors coming from the Caucasus in the next decade or so. It seems to be the next big thing, like Asian conductors in the 90's.

[Platapus]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_horse

[Tchocky]

Conductors are a funny breed.

[Sailor Steve]

RACISTS! :O: First he's a black horse then he's a dark horse. You're all racist, he's a horse it doesn't matter what colour he is! :O:
How dare you demean horses that way you, you equinist! :stare:

[antikristuseke]

How dare you demean horses that way you, you equinist! :stare:
Horse, tastes more like...
http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/0911/tastes-like-ass-dogs-and-donkeys-demotivational-poster-1259175109.jpg

[TarJak]

How dare you demean horses that way you, you equinist! :stare:
Now that's a horse of a different colour.:O:

[DarkFish]

RACISTS! :O: First he's a black horse then he's a dark horse. You're all racist, he's a horse it doesn't matter what colour he is! :O:You're a racist too! He's an animal! No need to differentiate between horses and other animals!:stare: