On Tuesday we watched “The Humans” at The Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre. The play showed the Blake family enjoying Thanksgiving at their youngest daughter’s new apartment. I really enjoyed how the play showed a very normal family going through very relatable struggles. A dad losing his job, a daughter grieving a breakup,…
Continue Reading“The Art of Fugue” by Angela Hewitt: Bad Timing?
About two weeks ago, we all went to see Angela Hewitt, a renowned pianist, perform Bach’s “The Art of Fugue”. At first, I was really excited to watch the performance because I love listening to music, and it was my first time going to watch a solo professional instrumentalist. The only times I have seen…
Continue ReadingThe Colors in Bach
My piano teacher, a Japanese pianist, always told me that classical music is best when played “with colors.” For years, I have tried to incorporate that into my own performances. A lot of Bach’s works, although ingenious in composition, have deemed by many as unexciting or boring. It is true that in front of an…
Continue ReadingBach is Back: A Review of Angela Hewitt’s Recital of The Art of Fugue
Angela Hewitt’s performance was a delightful presentation of Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Art of Fugue. Hewitt masterfully set up the night with a wonderful introduction, in which she attempted to simplify the complex arrangement of the performance. Her personality radiated throughout the short presentation, and continued to highlight the music through the night. Hewitt displayed…
Continue ReadingThe Art of Fugue
When I was told that we were seeing a piano performance, I was pretty excited. Music is cool and all, and I respect the massive time and energy that goes into any live performance. But I’ve played piano for a long time, and I find particular gratification in watching pianists perform. I guess this is the fault…
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