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Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. For his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in his law doth he meditate day and night. -Psalm 1:1,2
9.04.2007 Music - to pursue or not to pursue
Right. Musicians are perceived to have a tough life. This is the view of most people, who don't know much about music, of course. However, in truth, they are always practicing for a reason. Putting in 100% and getting back 2% of what they put in, or putting in 200% and still getting back only that pathetic 2%. You think it is easy? Well, no. So, to consider this issue: Why do people still actually study music (possibly after knowing this fact)? 1. The first and simplest option is that they do not know that fact. They do not know how or why people study, they just do it because they think it is easy, or it is "cool". Of course once they do know and understand the tribulations of a musician they can either drop music, or be brave and trudge on. 2. Option 2 is one i would not recommend. This is the option where the person wants fame, power, money, or all of these three things. I can tell you that if this is your motive, you either will drop music, or carry on and detest the rest of your life. 3. This is the option and category where most great musicians fall in. This is the one where they actually do music for the love of it. It is a passion that burns inside them that cannot be quenched, till they find music, and cleave to it forever, till they leave the earth. Now this is the category which will be the sole important factor in decided the route for the rest of your life. These factors will determine whether you are ready for the task, whether you are up to the standard of a musician. It is a most trying job, but yet the most fulfilling. Most importantly, you should trust in God, trusting that He will take care of your every need, and your every decision. May God be with you always. Most Sincerely, John *Why I feel I'm becoming a Theophilus*
layout by: hilary header by: sealedcards kwek mu yi chang jonshin charmaine mags huixian nadia and one best friend who does not want his blog to be revealed. hrm. i wonder who. One of my favourite piano concertos! And my favourite Russian pianist. Can't find stuff like that all the time. Title: Concerto No.2 -- Composer: Rachmaninov -- Pianist: Evgeny Kissin -- Orchestra: BBC Symphony - Sir Andrew Davis All four movements of Schumann's Piano Quintet in Eb. Pure composing genius, I say. And Maisky's playing! Title: Quintet for Piano and Strings in E flat Major -- Composer: Schumann -- Performers: Violins: Renaud Capuçon, Sayaka Shoji; Viola: Lars Anders Tomter; Cello: Mischa Maisky Another one of my favourite piano concertos! And Yundi Li does it pretty well. Title: Piano Concerto No. 1 -- Composer: Chopin -- Pianist: Yundi Li My favourite violin concerto with David Oistrakh - I think he plays this piece better than Heifetz although Heifetz is superior technically. It's more soulful. Actually my fav. is the Hilary Hahn recording but they didnt give the HTML code. So sad. Title: Violin Concerto -- Composer: Sibelius -- Violinist: David Oistrakh The best cellist ever plays one of the nicest cello works ever written. Brilliant! Title: Cello Concerto in E Minor -- Composer: Elgar -- Cellist: Jacqueline Du Pre The Polonaise-Fantasie by Chopin. I'm playing this. Apparently I am suited to play this because of my style. That's what my teacher said. Go figure. It's beautiful anyway. Title: Polonaise-Fantasie -- Composer: Chopin -- Pianist: Spencer Myers I'm playing this too. Very Schumann-ish, which is nice. But still Chopin. Title: Ballade No. 2 -- Composer: Chopin -- Pianist: Zimerman One of my favourite violin pieces by the best violinist ever! Title: Introduction and Rondo Capriccio -- Composer: Saint-Saens -- Violinist: Jascha Heifetz |