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Offline Essyne

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NOT Knowing Fellow Artists. . . !?
on: June 06, 2008, 03:48:23 AM
I had an interesting chat with a couple of people today, and the topic of "learning via observation" of one's fellow Artists came up. Now I'm not saying that I'm going to run around stalking the great Masters of this day and age, but I will say that if I hear someone I like, I will make every attempt to go to every recital of theirs that I can and that I will really get to know their Music - really know their Music.

Of course, I'm speaking vocally, as I'm new to this brilliant world of Piano (thank you terribly for your extreme Patience, my Piano Streetians  :P). I was surprised that a couple of Pianists didn't do this for various reasons. I'm not saying that one should go to recitals to record and copy some Virtuoso's distinct style, but I think that one can maybe come away with new ideas (even if it's a "Wow, what Incredible Rep! I'd love to play it/whatever. . . ").

So, coming from a Pianist's perspective, what arguments are there for not going to recitals/getting to know your fellow Artists? I thought that the benefits would be overwhelming. Locally, Nationally, Universally, I personally thought that you should at least know what's out there, but apparently this is controversial (go figure). Naturally, I demand to know more  :).

Thanks, guys.

~Yours, Ess~
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Offline rc

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Re: NOT Knowing Fellow Artists. . . !?
Reply #1 on: June 06, 2008, 02:22:39 PM
I can't think of any good reasons to hide from fellow artists...?

Maybe because artists are weirdos, every last one.

My excuse is that I'm busy as hell, and my area is not much of a cultural hub.  I meet most artists through books.

But it's a lame excuse, and now I'm living 2 blocks away from the main arts venues in town.

Offline Petter

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Re: NOT Knowing Fellow Artists. . . !?
Reply #2 on: June 06, 2008, 03:07:11 PM
So, coming from a Pianist's perspective, what arguments are there for not going to recitals/getting to know your fellow Artists?

YouŽd get so intimidated and jelous of their superior technique youŽd end up inventing a device to unloose and develop the sinews of your third finger, ultimately destroying your chances of becoming a great pianist?
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Offline dana_minmin

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Re: NOT Knowing Fellow Artists. . . !?
Reply #3 on: June 06, 2008, 03:32:51 PM
This is how I learn.  :)

Offline Bob

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Re: NOT Knowing Fellow Artists. . . !?
Reply #4 on: June 06, 2008, 04:26:22 PM
I focus more on the basics of music and pieces rather than the performers so much. 
Favorite new teacher quote -- "You found the only possible wrong answer."

Offline richard black

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Re: NOT Knowing Fellow Artists. . . !?
Reply #5 on: June 10, 2008, 06:40:48 PM
Some of the most important 'lessons' I've had in my life have been at the elbow of fine pianists, turning pages for them. In learning any craft, especially at an early and impressionable age, there's nothing like watching a master at work at close quarters.
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