One Musician at a Time
The year Pierre Rampal, the world renowned French Flutist turned the lights off his earthly room, I felt an incredibly deep sense of loss. My memory of seeing and hearing him perform at a recital in Japan somehow created a special sense of closeness to his SOUND and continued to inspire my interest in Flute for 30 yrs. Many other musicians I knew growing up passed on since and new professionals emerged along the way. But, there is something special about the connection you develop with musicians you have the honor of seeing and hearing them perform in person. The power of live inspiration for young students can not be underestimated.
On Wednesday this week, another tremendous classical musical figure of this era slipped away leaving us immersed in the memory of the music and his personal history that impacted every generation since 1950's.
I mourn the loss but I celebrate the music he adored. I can not imagine the loss the winners would inevitably sense at the award ceremony in June realizing that Van Cliburn won't be present applauding for them and hugging the winners as he had done throughout the history of 50 years of this competition.
Van Cliburn competition is an extremely high level piano competition that only those who are highly committed and talented are able to participate. But it is an inspirational experience to follow the progression and hear the pianists from all over the world gather for the pure pursuit of music.
Van Cliburn will be laid to rest on Sunday. However, his passion for music transcends beyond the limitation of time and continue to infuse every musician who loves classical music with the unique Cliburn inspiration. His legacy will continue to keep the love for musical arts alive in those musicians who draw strength from his career,, one musician at a time.
On Wednesday this week, another tremendous classical musical figure of this era slipped away leaving us immersed in the memory of the music and his personal history that impacted every generation since 1950's.
I mourn the loss but I celebrate the music he adored. I can not imagine the loss the winners would inevitably sense at the award ceremony in June realizing that Van Cliburn won't be present applauding for them and hugging the winners as he had done throughout the history of 50 years of this competition.
Van Cliburn competition is an extremely high level piano competition that only those who are highly committed and talented are able to participate. But it is an inspirational experience to follow the progression and hear the pianists from all over the world gather for the pure pursuit of music.
Van Cliburn will be laid to rest on Sunday. However, his passion for music transcends beyond the limitation of time and continue to infuse every musician who loves classical music with the unique Cliburn inspiration. His legacy will continue to keep the love for musical arts alive in those musicians who draw strength from his career,, one musician at a time.
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