[Harp-L] Subject: Re: "Passion" in music/Midori Again/By the Way

[EGS1217@xxxxxxx]

Midori Goto is currently a professor at the USC Thornton School of  Music.  
She records exclusively with Sony.  Her string of amazing 13  classical CD's 
can be read about at this link (her website):
 
_http://www.gotomidori.com/english/_ (http://www.gotomidori.com/english/) 
 
her 'Random musings' link at her site might educate some as to just how  
passionate this young woman is about life and volunteerism, which in my humble  
opinion clearly translates into her music.
 
I believe I'll listen to my own heart and feelings  about this still young 
violinist's playing (who was only 14(!)  and had just begun her career in the 
previously posted YouTube  videos) 
 
....as well as those of others far more knowledgeable in the Classical  field 
about just how 'captivating is her lyricism', (one quote); 'her  phrasing and 
coloration truly touch the heart' (another quote); 'A magnificent  
performance of the concerto - passionate, lyrical, and distinguished by enormous  dash 
and aplomb' (yet another); 'The sheer beauty and intimacy of Midori's playing 
are astonishing'  (another); and lastly - 
'The tonal spectrum Midori  produces is a veritable collage of the best 
sounds ever brought to this music.  The intonation is as accurate as exists, the 
bow technique is under perfect  control, the left-hand pizzicato resembles a 
machine gun, the energy level is  overwhelming and the lyricism is captivating. 
... a listening experience that  transcends all expectation'.....
 
...so, not for anything, but I rather think I'd listen to my OWN  feelings 
about her music being 'passionate' and not Laughlin's unknown Cello  teacher.  
 
 
Does anyone here really care about said cello teacher's  disdain?  I 
certainly don't.  I mentioned Midori as a female  counterpoint to Jimi Hendrix as 
someone for ME to aim for...not to be dissed by  someone because they hang their 
hat on what their 'cello teacher' has to say.  Talk about robotic!
 
 

Elizabeth





**************Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides.    
  (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv00030000000016)