An unforgettable send off for a man who has enriched our lives for generations . A message of humility, integrity and above all simplicity, always with a twinkle in his eye.
A concert that will create so many opportunities for young musicians via his Trust founded in 2004. What better legacy could there be than to sow seeds that will grow and enrich a world where quantity rather than quality is becoming the norm .
This is just one of the young players chosen to take part in a hand picked orchestra under Sir Simon Rattle who I well remember in Gordon Green’s class at the RAM when he too was an aspiring young musician. The Age of Embrendelment Orchestra I can see our hero looking on with a knowing nod of enlightenment!
Can it be coincidence that three of the greatest pianists of our time were born on the same day ?
As Brendel famously said in one of his essays ‘I
‘There are no bad pianos, only bad pianists.’ An impressive statement, one that looks round for applause. A statement that will at once ring true to the layman and make him feel initiated as well as amused. A statement addressed perhaps to some revered virtuoso who did not refuse to play at a private party — Busoni would have left the house right away — and who, in spite of the detestable instrument, managed to hold his audience spellbound.’
No problem about pianos or pianists tonight …….but what about the piano stool …………..!!!! Brendel would have loved that !
ChristopherAxworthy-MusicCommentary 