Great piece, really inspiring. And I'm reminded that the renowned piano teacher Theodore Leschetizky called the teenaged Paul Wittgenstein (before he lost his arm) "the great key smasher," which likely sounds even worse in German.
This really is true. In this dense, pushing world there seems to be - for me at least - only one „way out“: Culture. Sitting in a concert hall and listening, along with hundreds of people, sharing an emotional connection without a word spoken, thats a real gift of life
Gabriel -- This is such a beautiful description of you helping these students realize what for me is the most important aspect of music - its ability to create connection and joy (for listeners as well as players). If they're really receptive to that idea it might be the most meaningful thing they experience in their university education....
Thank you so much, Doug. And I agree: for me, music increasingly exists in service of community. It was a very special moment, and I’m glad it reached you, even on the page.
Great piece, really inspiring. And I'm reminded that the renowned piano teacher Theodore Leschetizky called the teenaged Paul Wittgenstein (before he lost his arm) "the great key smasher," which likely sounds even worse in German.
Thank you so much, Jerry. And oh my lord — that is indeed worse than "piano operator."
A much-admired teacher to a university music major: what does your father do? He owns a hardware store. Teacher: you should join him.
moving writing Gabe! xoxo
This really is true. In this dense, pushing world there seems to be - for me at least - only one „way out“: Culture. Sitting in a concert hall and listening, along with hundreds of people, sharing an emotional connection without a word spoken, thats a real gift of life
Gabriel -- This is such a beautiful description of you helping these students realize what for me is the most important aspect of music - its ability to create connection and joy (for listeners as well as players). If they're really receptive to that idea it might be the most meaningful thing they experience in their university education....
Thank you so much, Doug. And I agree: for me, music increasingly exists in service of community. It was a very special moment, and I’m glad it reached you, even on the page.
v. beautiful, thank you