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Q. I wish I could be comfortable with
playing from memory! ![]() A. I remember Rostropovich telling a student at a master class, "Stop making love to your music stand!" On the other hand, many fine conductors and instrumentalists, including the legendary pianist Myra Hess, often had the music in view, with no apparent lessening of the audience's enjoyment. On this vast subject of memory, a few practical points could be made within the scope of this brief reply: 1. To increase memory comfort:: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2. If, in the end, you decide to play from the music: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ______________________ If you found this Q & A helpful, or for further questions and comments. e-mail Harry Wimmer ![]() For more topics, return to Top 10 Q & A's or to Ask Harry Wimmer. Home Learn more about the ongoing ![]() ![]() |
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