5/1/24 1974 my beloved birth-mate twin Stewart (age 17) played this as part of a judged audition @ Steinway Hall. I just had the cassette of it (which I received just after his death 6/18 /94), transferred to CD. I remember his practicing this nightly. You make it look so easy. I played his actual 1975 recording of op. 2 no.1 Adagio at his funeral. Sitting in my car outside the transfer shop today, I wept listening to it (7 pieces n all). Can't believe i let it sit in a box for 30 years. Am going to search for your playing the other pieces...Grieg, Schuman, Chopin Nocturne
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5/1/24
1974 my beloved birth-mate twin Stewart (age 17) played this as part of a judged audition @ Steinway Hall.
I just had the cassette of it
(which I received just after his death 6/18 /94), transferred to CD.
I remember his practicing this nightly. You make it look so easy.
I played his actual 1975 recording of op. 2 no.1 Adagio at his funeral.
Sitting in my car outside the transfer shop today, I wept listening to it (7 pieces n all). Can't believe i let it sit in a box for 30 years. Am going to search for your playing the other pieces...Grieg, Schuman, Chopin Nocturne
Music holds such special memories! I'm glad you have those recordings.
So well presented and lots of actionable tips for those new to Beethoven! Brava!
I SO would have benefited by this video as a student diving into this one - way over my head. LOL.