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Post by thepianist on Jul 9, 2010 20:53:14 GMT -5
I know a lot of us followed Valentina Lisitsa's practice feed to some degree or another. I was wondering if anyone picked up anything new from it? I was simply amazed by the sheer quantity of music she has so seemingly ready in her fingers.
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Post by damon on Jul 9, 2010 22:57:01 GMT -5
I had it on from time to time and thought, maybe if I were that relentless, I'd be pretty good too!  She made me feel like I have ADD. (and maybe I do) I was also amused at how clumsily she played a (nocturne, I think) new piece to her rep. I guess I just expected her to sight read something of that relative ease, flawlessly. |
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Post by thepianist on Jul 9, 2010 23:10:48 GMT -5
Well, the easiest pieces can sometimes be the hardest...especially as one gets used to more difficult music. Ask me how I know! ;D
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Post by damon on Jul 10, 2010 12:53:04 GMT -5
Okay.
How do you know?
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Post by thepianist on Jul 11, 2010 12:56:37 GMT -5
Well it's rather funny actually...I finished Chopin's Op. 28 No. 4 some time ago. It's not difficult technically—primary challenge is interpretative/musical—but I'm also working on the much livelier Debussy Doctor Gradus. I seriously have problems playing the Chopin cleanly after practicing Doctor Gradus.  |
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Post by damon on Jul 11, 2010 20:45:06 GMT -5
I seriously have problems playing the Chopin cleanly after practicing Doctor Gradus. I don't think I've ever played anything cleanly in my life. Even in the easiest pieces some unfortunate mistake will occur. |
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She made me feel like I have ADD. (and maybe I do) I was also amused at how clumsily she played a (nocturne, I think) new piece to her rep. I guess I just expected her to sight read something of that relative ease, flawlessly.