Dare to dabble6/19/2023 Of course Beethoven’s op.110 was given an exemplary performance with scrupulous attention here to the composers indications and much else besides.There was a fluidity and luminosity to the sound contrasting with the butterfly clarity of the leggiermente and the simplicity with which he played the astonishing change from E flat to D flat before the development.His scrupulous attention to Beethoven’s very precise markings where his left hand meanderings were so clear but never overpowered the right hand melodic line as it found its way back home.What poignancy he brought to the coda and the final two chords played with such delicacy of one who is truly listening to every sound he makes.The Allegro molto was played very deliberately with great care of the dynamics.The treacherous trio held no fear for this young man but if he had given more weight to the bass notes that Beethoven marks to be accented it would have given much more weight and meaning to his continuous meanderings.There was a sublime timeless beauty to the Adagio which led to the serenity of the fugue.It built to a climax before the miraculous change of key and the melodic line breathing its dying breath – ‘perdendo le forze,dolente’.The simplicity and mastery of his playing was very moving as it wove its way inexorably to the triumphant final pages building the tension that was to explode in the glorious outpouring of its arrival home.Dame Imogen was looking on in admiration at her young disciple,how could it be otherwise! I remember,as students,buying the fifty pence Turnabout recording of Alfred Brendel who was a beacon in a world of empty virtuosi who would dare dabble their feet in such dangerous waters. The tumultuous and overpowering climax before the return of the deep mysterious opening chords.He played the fugato at breakneck speed too (because he can!) and then of course he had to put the break on.There were so many beautiful things though and a technical ease that allowed such clarity.The opening with its murmured mystery so beautifully shaped and that reached sublime heights in the final bars when Aidan hinted at a dissonance so unexpected but for that so moving.As Ashkenazy once said,the final two pages of Sonata are some of the most moving in all of music.It was after all the spectacular gymnastics that this young man had understood that these final pages were the very core of this masterpiece and he was able to reveal it’s soul as only a kindred spirit could do.No wonder Liszt scratched out his triumphant first draft for the sonata where like Busoni with the Goldberg variations it finished in a blaze of glory.The genius of Liszt was able to pen one of his most moving utterances that pointed to the future.The Genius of Liszt has no bounds.Q.E.D. To listen to more shows hosted by host Kelly Scanlon visit our archives.Aidan Milkdad a name to remember ……astonishing playing for the Imogen Cooper Music Trust.A Liszt Sonata of such clarity and assurance with an architectural understanding that made you almost forgive his youthful passion that ignored Liszt’s very specific dynamic instructions.īut there were so many memorable things that when he has had a serious talk with Dame Imogen he will understand that there can only be one climax that must be the very pinnacle of the sonata. For long-time Northland residents find out how Dare to Dabble has re-invented "The Small Mall" once a favorite spot during the holidays with a whole new twist. They offer classes and workshops in subjects such as skill building art instruction courses for all ages as well an inspiring “drop-in ” art studio workspace where for a small hourly fee participants will find a wide array of projects including more than 200 bases for customers to paint, decoupage or mosaic, jewelry making, hoop, fabric art and more. They also feature a Local and Handmade market where you can purchase artwork by artists in the Kansas City area. Luna Coffeehouse is located in the front space. Godsy says her company offers a little bit of something for everyone. Co-owner and Creativity Coach, Sheryl Godsy joins Smart Companies-KC host Kelly Scanlon to talk about her business in North Kansas City. Dare to Dabble’s mission is to unleash the creative potential of every individual.
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