Finally back into the rythm of normal life. Lots of going out and live music and very little 'cello. In the past month, I've managed to go to Glastonbury music festival,which was pretty intense to say the least, and seen Rufus Wainwright on two occasions. My towns annual music festival also took place, and funnily enough, Steven Isserlis (one of Britain's foremost 'cellists) is friendly with my town. So he gave a free masterclass to anybody who bought tickets to his recital. I bought a ticket :D. Watching him play was an eye opening experience, he has a total domination of the 'cello, and the music he is playing. He really gets under the skin of the music and pulls the most out if it. He is also rather exciting to watch (his hair is fantastic!). Apart from being slightly too arrogant (I think he's allowed though), he's quite a nice guy too.
Watch him play Song of the birds here;
http://youtube.com/watch?v=k50emadHTJ4
As for my own 'cello progress, I've manage to improve quite a bit. I'm feeling a lot more confident with my bow now, and I've started to get the tone I desire. I still haven't got any complete pieces under my belt (except a few childish duets by Bella Bartok.) but I'm going to start looking at the easier pieces in the Bach suites later this week, (I feel the G major Prelude is a bit beyond me at the moment). I've also been looking at 'cellos to buy (instead of the cheapish one my teacher gave me).
Hmmnmnmn.
Peace out.
Sunday 15 July 2007
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