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Re: Which Musician would you love to have dinner with?
I would love to have dinner with Kiri Te Kanawa - New Zealand Opera Singer (1944). The way she sings "O Mio Babbino Caro" by Puccini is so beautiful: rich, warm, lyrical, and genuine.…
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Re: Which Musician would you love to have dinner with?
I would also love to have dinner with Clara Schumann (1819- 1896 - Germany). Questions: Why did you stop composing after your husband Robert died? Did you fall in love with Johannes Brahms?…
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Re: Which Musician would you love to have dinner with?
I would love to have dinner with Hildegard de Bingen (1098-1179 - Germany). She was a German Benedictine abbess and polymath: a writer (including medical treatises), philosopher, visionary, mystic,…
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Re: Which Musician would you love to have dinner with?
@Dominic Cheli How very exciting it would be! Great questions!
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Re: A Journey into the world of Spanish Music (with Magdalena Baczewska)
@Mariela What a kind note. Thank you, Mariela!
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Re: A Journey into the world of Spanish Music (with Magdalena Baczewska)
Dominic, I am so glad you asked Magdalena about the origins of her passionate interest in this music. Great question! Also, thank you for showing the composer's name on the screen as she spoke of…
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Re: "Unlocking the power of your mind" for practice, performance and more! (with Nicolas Namoradze)
Thank you for your note, Mariela. I see your point.
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Re: "Unlocking the power of your mind" for practice, performance and more! (with Nicolas Namoradze)
This was a very interesting lesson. Practical. Thank you, Nicolas! Thank you, Dominic!
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Re: Public Space for: Improvising A Simple ABA Piece With Jeremy Siskind
Thank you for arranging this, Dominic! I really enjoyed this...especially the "What if..." portion of this lesson! "Always practice in rhythm...Practicing out of rhythm is like playing tennis without…
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1 yr ago
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Re: "Unlocking the power of your mind" for practice, performance and more! (with Nicolas Namoradze)
Hello, Dominic. I won't be able to attend the LIVE session, but I look forward to viewing the recording. I am so grateful that your lessons are archived.…
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Re: What would be your DREAM Recital Program?
@Dominic Cheli Wow! That is a wonderful program! I love the narrative you posted, too! I can visualize everything that you described! I hope I am able to attend your concert of this glorious music!…
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday! Watch Party!
@Sindre Skarelven I am happy to hear this, Sindre! I always enjoy your piano playing!
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Re: Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday! Watch Party!
@Natalie Peh You're welcome, Natalie.
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Re: Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday! Watch Party!
@Gail Starr I am glad you enjoyed the information, Gail! Thank you for your note! Source: https://www.seattlechambermusic.org/composers/sergei-rachmaninov/
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Re: Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday! Watch Party!
What a great quote: "Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music." Sergei Rachmaninoff At-a-glance facts: April 1, 1873 - March 28, 1943 - Born in Semyonovo, near Novgorod,…
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Re: Reaching your practice goals: Systems and Routines
@Rashmi Lahiri Hi, Rashmi. I like the way you outlined the takeaways. It helps you focus and it can be helpful to others, too. Thank you!
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Re: Read Me and FAQ
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3, Martha Argerich -30:36 - 32:09 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOOfoW5_2iE I love this recording because Argerich plays so wonderfully.…
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Pauline
2 yrs ago
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Re: Read Me and FAQ
Dominic, thank you for making this an option, also! 2. "If his music isn’t in your repertoire right now, submit your favorite recording of his music (played by someone else) and tell us why you love…
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Celebrate Rachmaninoff's Birthday! Challenge Kickoff
Thank you, Dominic!
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Enter a World of Color with Boris Giltburg
What a colorful Piano! Very cool picture! One can distinguish...Visual color and sonic color What creates incredible palettes of color on the piano ( as seen in Grigory Sokolov) - "variety of touch,…
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Performing from the score: Tips/advice for the best results!
Excellent lesson! Focus on the essentials to maximize one's performance. You highlighted many of the factors involved in making the decision to use the score or play from memory or a hybrid.…
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Interactive Masterclass with Jarred Dunn!
This was very enjoyable! Jarred is always thoughtful, descriptively precise, thoughtful, knowledgeable and kind. What sensitivity to the performers and the music...always evident in these classes.…
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2 yrs ago
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Re: Reaching your practice goals: Systems and Routines
Thank you, Dominic, for your clarity, enthusiasm and expertise! Excellent points about time of day being a factor in practicing also. Superb recommendations.…
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Re: Jazz Basics, exercises and more (for all levels) with Paul Cornish
Paul's advice: Relax, take a deep breath...if you can hear it, you can sing it, if you can sing it, you can play it...Give yourself some grace in terms of muscle memory (in answer to a question about…
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Re: Watch Party for "Music YOU Love Challenge!"
Bravo to all of you who performed! I thoroughly enjoyed the spoken and written comments, too! Congratulations! Thank you, all! Thank you, Dominic!
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