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Akiko’s Piano

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

Today, I stumbled upon a You Tube video that intertwined the ravages of the A-bomb, with a remarkable visit to Japan made by Martha Argerich. (It's titled The Piano That Loved Chopin: Akiko's Piano) The short but riveting film centers upon a vintage upright piano (made in the USA) that survived a fiery World War… Continue reading Akiko’s Piano

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Comparing tempos and interpretation, Schumann’s Kinderszenen, Op. 15, no. 1

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

"Of Foreign Lands and People," is the lyrical opener to Schumann's Kinderszenen, Op. 15 ("Scenes from Childhood,") but the composer's metronome marking, 108 to the quarter, makes it a challenge to spin poetic lines, though Seymour Bernstein rises to the occasion in his memorable reading. http://youtu.be/7Ao7DHfCNvY Seymour's comments: "Concerning Metronome indications, I personally never observe… Continue reading Comparing tempos and interpretation, Schumann’s Kinderszenen, Op. 15, no. 1

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Pianist, Martha Argerich waxes poetic about her career, old age, and more

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

I was entranced by an interview conducted with Maestra Argerich on the eve of the 2009 Nobel Prize ceremonies in Stockholm. She was to give a concert, playing the Ravel piano concerto, but graciously paused to share her deepest thoughts and musings about music, life, communication, getting old and more. The interviewer was on the… Continue reading Pianist, Martha Argerich waxes poetic about her career, old age, and more

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Practicing knotty piano passages, and tips on how to avoid fatigue while boosting technique (Videos)

arioso7: Shirley Kirsten

At my You Tube Channel site, I routinely pick up comments daily, and the majority center on piano technique. While I lay no claim to being an expert in this complex universe, my trial and error practicing over decades has come with insights that I enjoy sharing. Earlier today, I'd noticed the following note posted… Continue reading Practicing knotty piano passages, and tips on how to avoid fatigue while boosting technique (Videos)