I have a feeling that I first heard of Dimash in early 2017 because I have some recall of hearing about him ... or did I scan news articles about him? But I probably did it while my mind was thinking about other things because I got this impression that Dimash was a middle-aged man, in a stylish suit, singing arias and being respected for his awesome talent and knowledge. I didn't actually see a photo of him but perhaps I read descriptions of his singing prowess that made me think he was much older and more serious. Well, whatever it may be, the first time I saw him, I didn't even connect him with THAT Dimash Qudaibergen (him of the lofty opera halls and distinguished marble pillars). I saw a KID having fun onstage with his high notes and giving people in the audience apoplexy. It was a while later that I connected him with that distinguished Dimash Qudaibergen I'd gotten an impression of. And after a while, I figured out why. Dimash's tal...