Wednesday, March 7, 2007

The quest for perfection

How many times have you practiced a piece perfectly, only to lose it on stage? This morning on WBEZ-FM public radio, Nathan Gunn, the famous baritone, said that a conductor helped him think differently about his disappointment with a less than "perfect" performance. The conductor said that the purpose of practice is perfection, but the purpose of performance is communication with the audience. Think about it!
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nickyjett said...

This is a wonderful perspective - thank you!

October 17, 2007 at 11:37 AM
Anonymous said...

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April 10, 2009 at 10:30 AM

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SugarStrings is an all-girl, classical music trio comprised of 3 first cousins. Whenever SugarStrings performs, inevitably, we mothers are asked about their training routine, their instruments, choice of music, hours of practice, and more. This blog is our attempt to create a community of parents, teachers, and students who love music and want to improve their skills. My sisters, Laura and Janice, and I (Donna Marie) manage this website. We'll provide tips from master teachers and students alike. Please share your thoughts and tips and ideas for stories.