From Emily Grossman Posted from 209.193.46.4 on May 31, 2007 at 8:25 AM (GMT)
Wow, Laurie, I bet that was unreal.
Itzhak, I asked you a question here once, and you never answered it. Well, it was a silly question, anyway...
From David Russell Posted from 64.12.116.77 on May 31, 2007 at 10:34 AM (GMT)
"Yeah, 'cause I like it!" ??? Wow! Itzhak Perlman gets it too! I wonder if that young student will ever realize the opportunity he missed? I feel a blog coming on...
Laurie, wonderful reporting! Enjoy your time there. It must be very exciting.So much talent gathered in one place!
From Samuel Thompson Posted from 153.9.84.119 on May 31, 2007 at 12:06 PM (GMT)
Wow...that's a lot, and incredibly beneficial for all of us. Thank you for sharing that!
Sam
From Christian Vachon Posted from 206.80.254.57 on May 31, 2007 at 12:55 PM (GMT)
Laurie - thanks for sharing that. Very nice reporting!
Cheers!
From Sydney Menees Posted from 65.27.32.247 on May 31, 2007 at 2:28 PM (GMT)
It's great to hear about these masterclasses, Laurie! Especially for students, like me. Thank you :)
From Scott 68 Posted from 24.106.233.66 on May 31, 2007 at 3:26 PM (GMT)
wondering how can you not love the guy
From Maura Gerety Posted from 68.229.240.78 on May 31, 2007 at 4:12 PM (GMT)
I love Itzhak. Really, you just can't help but adore the guy.
I've been working on a lot of the stuff he was talking about in this masterclass, about feeling the music more, making more colors and effects and emotions. So thanks, Itzhak, for describing it so well!
From Karin Lin Posted from 66.88.135.150 on May 31, 2007 at 4:36 PM (GMT)
Loved this and your previous post, Laurie! Thanks so much for sharing. Ditto what Maura said...how can you not love that man? ("back when I used to play fast notes"!)
From Jen Thompsn Posted from 81.153.92.240 on May 31, 2007 at 4:37 PM (GMT)
very nice. :) very nice picture too, haha.
From Pieter Viljoen Posted from 206.223.231.126 on May 31, 2007 at 5:44 PM (GMT)
Hah I knew that student would infuriate you, Mr. Russell.
From Rick Barker Posted from 70.78.9.26 on May 31, 2007 at 9:32 PM (GMT)
Truly worthwhile commentary!
Thanks a lot!!
From Pauline Lerner Posted from 70.108.124.102 on June 1, 2007 at 4:13 AM (GMT)
You're so lucky to attend that symposium, Laurie. Everything you've told us is fascinating and reveals a lot about the nature of artistry. BTW, this blog and your previous one affected me in writing my most current blog. It's about how the same old notes can become a new and different piece when played by great artists.
From Albert Justice Posted from 4.249.222.113 on June 3, 2007 at 3:17 AM (GMT)
In this article, I reintroduced myself to myself on piano. Always, always, always interpret from the heart. An example:
I played around with a very simple version of Rachmaninov's Concerto in C theme for many many years before I heard someone actually play the real version. I was very pleased though an amature with the expressiveness I'd balanced through the years in comparison. More importantly though, is that any day I sit down to seriously play, it can be just a little different. More arpeggios, less arpeggios, more strength and energy in the front, less....
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Posted from 209.193.46.4 on May 31, 2007 at 8:25 AM (GMT)
Itzhak, I asked you a question here once, and you never answered it. Well, it was a silly question, anyway...
Posted from 64.12.116.77 on May 31, 2007 at 10:34 AM (GMT)
Wow!
Itzhak Perlman gets it too!
I wonder if that young student will ever realize the opportunity he missed?
I feel a blog coming on...
Laurie, wonderful reporting! Enjoy your time there. It must be very exciting.So much talent gathered in one place!
Posted from 153.9.84.119 on May 31, 2007 at 12:06 PM (GMT)
Sam
Posted from 206.80.254.57 on May 31, 2007 at 12:55 PM (GMT)
Cheers!
Posted from 65.27.32.247 on May 31, 2007 at 2:28 PM (GMT)
Posted from 24.106.233.66 on May 31, 2007 at 3:26 PM (GMT)
Posted from 68.229.240.78 on May 31, 2007 at 4:12 PM (GMT)
I've been working on a lot of the stuff he was talking about in this masterclass, about feeling the music more, making more colors and effects and emotions. So thanks, Itzhak, for describing it so well!
Posted from 66.88.135.150 on May 31, 2007 at 4:36 PM (GMT)
Posted from 81.153.92.240 on May 31, 2007 at 4:37 PM (GMT)
Posted from 206.223.231.126 on May 31, 2007 at 5:44 PM (GMT)
Posted from 70.78.9.26 on May 31, 2007 at 9:32 PM (GMT)
Thanks a lot!!
Posted from 70.108.124.102 on June 1, 2007 at 4:13 AM (GMT)
Posted from 4.249.222.113 on June 3, 2007 at 3:17 AM (GMT)
I played around with a very simple version of Rachmaninov's Concerto in C theme for many many years before I heard someone actually play the real version. I was very pleased though an amature with the expressiveness I'd balanced through the years in comparison. More importantly though, is that any day I sit down to seriously play, it can be just a little different. More arpeggios, less arpeggios, more strength and energy in the front, less....