Saturday, 26 October 2013

When a world-class concert pianist realises the orchestra isn't playing the concerto she was expecting


Astonishing - just how much music do these people carry around in their head? (Hat-tip: Damian Thmpson, here.)
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4 comments:

  1. Anonymous27 October 2013 at 16:29

    Maria J Pires' Chopin recordings are divine (if you have not heard them - much recommended) S

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    1. Scott Gronmark1 November 2013 at 16:45

      I've just listened to her playing some of the Nocturnes on YouTube and she is brilliant - thank you for the recommendation!

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  2. David Moss28 October 2013 at 11:08

    Good grief.
    Talk about an existential experience.
    Ms Pires is clearly made entirely of celestial moral fibre.
    And that conductor knows more about the dynamics of psychology than ... everyone, ever.

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    1. Scott Gronmark1 November 2013 at 16:48

      You're right - if he ever decides to take a rest from conducting he could make a living running a Fortune 500 company or becoming the next Stephen Covey.

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