Monday, April 29, 2013

Brahms Intermezzo Op. 118 No. 2 Emanuel Ax

I had a lesson on this piece with Susan Starr a few weeks ago.  I'm learning that within the context of the composer's score there are appropriate ways to express his or her intentions.  And then within those intentions there is room for personal expression.  I've listened to this piece by a number of performers.  Each one their own style.  Each one appropriate to the composer's intention.  Each one beautiful.

Here's yet another:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEAD6vGOFeM