Today I posted a musical tribute to a dear friend who provides her acoustically divine living room for my weekly teaching journeys in El Cerrito, California.
The space soars with resonance and complements a vintage Baldwin 1929 grand that lavishes its home in the Hills.
Irma happens to be a student of mine for 4 plus years, and the collaboration has been a perfect delight.
Here she’s playing into silly putty to replicate the “feel” of producing a singing tone. (This was before she transitioned to the Baldwin grand)
Because Irma’s a tireless advocate for those in need, seeking justice through passionate acts of courage, I thought the Chopin “Revolutionary” Etude would be a fitting musical offering for today’s celebration.
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Again, Happy Birthday to a special person who is generous, kind, compassionate, courageous, and much more!
Published by arioso7: Shirley Kirsten
International Online Piano Teacher, blogger, recording artist, composer, piano finder, freelance writer, film maker, story teller: Grad of the NYC H.S. of Performing Arts, Oberlin Conservatory, NYU (Master of Arts) Studies with Lillian Freundlich and Ena Bronstein; Master classes with Murray Perahia and Oxana Yablonskaya. Studios in BERKELEY, California; Member, Music Teachers Assoc. of California, MTAC; Distance learning by Skype and Face Time with supplementary videos: SKYPE ID: shirley kirsten
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What a treat to have my wonderful and talented piano teacher acknowlege my birthday with her beautiful playing. Thanks so much Shirley.
You’re very welcome! sk