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Skybird

09-06-10 05:04 PM

Language question

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

09-06-10 05:16 PM

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

Tribesman

09-06-10 05:17 PM

probably should have been "dark horse"

Takeda Shingen

09-06-10 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tribesman (Post 1486633)

probably should have been "dark horse"

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

Lord_magerius

09-06-10 05:21 PM

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

09-06-10 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen (Post 1486634)

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

09-06-10 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird (Post 1486648)

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

09-06-10 06:15 PM

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

Tchocky

09-06-10 06:19 PM

Conductors are a funny breed.

Sailor Steve

09-06-10 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord_magerius (Post 1486635)

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

09-06-10 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve (Post 1486737)

How dare you demean horses that way you, you equinist! :stare:

Horse, tastes more like...
http://www.motifake.com/image/demoti...1259175109.jpg

TarJak

09-06-10 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve (Post 1486737)

How dare you demean horses that way you, you equinist! :stare:

Now that's a horse of a different colour.:O:

DarkFish

09-07-10 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord_magerius (Post 1486635)

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:

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