tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.comments2023-04-26T06:05:00.274-07:00CrackCriticcrackcritichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13636906216971477946noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-84053127782172063252017-07-02T10:46:26.688-07:002017-07-02T10:46:26.688-07:00Dear Red Strings,
Thank you for your attention, b...Dear Red Strings,<br /><br />Thank you for your attention, but, <br /><br />Huh???<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Eduard Laurel<br />crackcritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636906216971477946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-26082500268108626012017-05-16T00:04:44.192-07:002017-05-16T00:04:44.192-07:00Dear Mr. Morse,
Thank you for your attention, and...Dear Mr. Morse,<br /><br />Thank you for your attention, and for irascible. That correctly sums my reaction to Ms. Hahn's efforts over many years.<br /><br />About the Schoenberg Concerto, hard as I tried I never warmed to this work, and found both the Krasner and Kolisch recordings underwhelming, as wonderful these artists were. I have to admit I found the piano reduction most ungrateful to play. A wonderful pianist friend encourages me to investigate the work again, that there is a Romanticism that can be found beneath the monstrous difficulties. <br /><br />It is with full assurance that Ms. Hahn's recording of this work must be pristine, a capable advocate, no small feat. However, romance and probity are two words I would not associate with Ms. Hahn. There is a a You-Tube out there, but, you have not inspired me to listen to it, though I would welcome specific qualities you find admirable in her interpretation, and Esa-Pekka Salonen's. Late Schoenberg. I'll take the String Trio, especially the part representing the injection. <br /><br />I regret I cannot share your enthusiasm for Hillary Hahn, to an extent of dogmatic philistinism. I am not quite sure what that means exactly, though I stare at the definitions of the words. To my addled ruined mind, it would have been clearer if you might have suggested, "You are a dick."<br /><br />Respectfully,<br /><br />Eduard Laurel<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ukPsvh51hIcrackcritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636906216971477946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-74679905403470722912017-05-05T11:10:22.699-07:002017-05-05T11:10:22.699-07:00This is my first time i visit here. I found so man...This is my first time i visit here. I found so many entertaining stuff in your blog, especially its discussion. From the tons of comments on your articles ...<br /><a href="http://viagra-kaufen-schweiz.ch" title="viagra kaufen" rel="nofollow">viagra kaufen</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248296275628982891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-11670849116577420942017-02-24T08:26:44.925-08:002017-02-24T08:26:44.925-08:00Do you know a better and more expressive recording...Do you know a better and more expressive recording of the intricate Schoenberg Concerto than hers? (I include Krasner and Kolisch in the sample) Your irascible skepticism borders on dogmatic philistinism.Michael Morsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01174230670172402955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-50509610777041722762016-09-26T18:09:06.209-07:002016-09-26T18:09:06.209-07:00That photo at the top of this review...isn't t...That photo at the top of this review...isn't that the kid who won the shot-put at this year's Paralympics?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-20493348575243901412016-08-29T00:47:28.414-07:002016-08-29T00:47:28.414-07:00Yowsa! You pull no punches.Yowsa! You pull no punches.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-71993140463501501002016-07-30T00:26:30.158-07:002016-07-30T00:26:30.158-07:00Amazing review. I felt as if I were there.
Amazing review. I felt as if I were there.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-85480014821924401382016-05-24T06:17:05.016-07:002016-05-24T06:17:05.016-07:00Eduard - Pat from CT Alliance for Music here. Ple...Eduard - Pat from CT Alliance for Music here. Please contact me regarding your availability/interest in participating in this year's Heida Hermanns International Voice Competition, ok? Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-36516040920902268752016-05-24T06:16:03.002-07:002016-05-24T06:16:03.002-07:00Eduard - Pat from CT Alliance for Music here. Ple...Eduard - Pat from CT Alliance for Music here. Please contact me regarding this year's Heida Hermann's International Voice Competition, ok? Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-90064960060381726262016-02-02T08:06:03.784-08:002016-02-02T08:06:03.784-08:00Reading in the new year: a wonderful way to start....Reading in the new year: a wonderful way to start. Happy merry.<br />Tobytobiolopaintohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949332639164341679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-23270830389604649142015-10-18T07:50:13.375-07:002015-10-18T07:50:13.375-07:00Wonderful analysis spot on and seriously fine writ...Wonderful analysis spot on and seriously fine writing.....an admirer DJL<br />Dennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11324431596884657892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-82914236732647393802015-08-22T15:45:05.706-07:002015-08-22T15:45:05.706-07:00This is a most worthwhile assessment on an unfortu...This is a most worthwhile assessment on an unfortunate and ugly lapse by a well respected artist.New York Listenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00049071029864217075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-64871275234750112062015-08-22T07:30:47.510-07:002015-08-22T07:30:47.510-07:00Since the world is not a perfect place, it is the ...Since the world is not a perfect place, it is the job of artists of all stripes to endeavor to make it so. That I no longer hear the "normal" discriminatory words that I heard all the time during the 50s, Mick, Wop, Spic, Dago, etc. I believe some progress has been made. But there are words with history where no progress has been made. Is this due to the paranoia spread by the media? Or is it due to the sense of privilege that pervades the upper class to such a great degree? Progress must be made in America and Israel, to name just two countries where racial progress would affect changes across the boards. The owners don't care if those below them fight along racial lines. More products sold for self-protection. But we artists must protect not only the discriminated-against peoples of the world, but the animals, too. In short, peace and love are the best policy, not war and profit.<br />Tobias Mosteltobiolopaintohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949332639164341679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-78931914807353689762015-08-22T06:25:11.906-07:002015-08-22T06:25:11.906-07:00I wish to send a message of thanks for all the sup...I wish to send a message of thanks for all the support from friends and colleagues in America and worldwide who appreciates the essence of the work of, and the need for, Chineke!. The Sphinx organisation has been the ultimate source of inspiration for me and I continue to applaud their work and be guided by their light. My colleagues and I are content to be judged on the thing that matters most - our music making, and the success of our effort to bring people to great music who might otherwise go through life not experiencing it. I have seen Anne Akiko Meyers’ acknowledgement that her comments were a mistake and respect her for doing so. I remain committed to bringing about a fairer and inclusive environment where children and adults of all ethnicities have equal opportunities to learn, be involved in and share the music we love to the highest levels. We still have much work to do here in Europe, but the time is right and the environment is receptive! Thank you. Chi-chi Nwanoku MBE, Founder, Chineke!.Chi-chi Nwanokuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00408296461009825649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-84598218989857110002015-08-22T06:03:34.274-07:002015-08-22T06:03:34.274-07:00Erudite post.Erudite post.docmenchanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823966399021150669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-24341979554411073342015-08-21T13:22:30.160-07:002015-08-21T13:22:30.160-07:00A.A.Meyers is a more than a brat, she's though...A.A.Meyers is a more than a brat, she's thoughtless... She's never had cab drivers pass her by because of her skin color. Attitudes like this cannot be shaken off.R.C. McCauleyhttp://www.pytheasmusic.org/mccauley_robert.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-7412592162992964372015-08-21T13:02:16.589-07:002015-08-21T13:02:16.589-07:00Couldn't have said it better...Couldn't have said it better...stradloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13794053217051427296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-70756390586920662542015-06-30T13:41:24.050-07:002015-06-30T13:41:24.050-07:00Eduard, if I had even half of your grace and elega...Eduard, if I had even half of your grace and elegance with the English language I'd be running for political office. Thank you for your offerings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-44221630258112633732015-06-19T01:45:31.466-07:002015-06-19T01:45:31.466-07:00Gorgeous place, I just went here with someone. The...Gorgeous place, I just went here with someone. The place itself was beautiful and spacious, the seats were comfortable and wide. From where I was sitting at least, the views were great. I think the music at <a href="http://eventup.com/venues/new-york-ny/" rel="nofollow">event rooms for rent</a> really did a great job of filling up the space.Jaisy Boniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386808130905875144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-77414601177168216062015-04-25T13:58:18.816-07:002015-04-25T13:58:18.816-07:00Eduard, never have I played with somebody like you...Eduard, never have I played with somebody like you. That Haydn concerto accompaniment on my audition at Mannes was something I had never heard before, nor ever since. Stunning.<br />TilmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-35732647360121268912015-02-24T19:04:41.371-08:002015-02-24T19:04:41.371-08:00Hello Edward,
I've stumbled upon this article...Hello Edward,<br /><br />I've stumbled upon this article of yours as I was reading a Slipped Disc article which referenced to this. You're absolutely spot-on here, and you have my utmost admiration for speaking the truth. <br /><br />I've also written a long comment on the same referenced blog article on Slipped Disc regarding my unfortunate personal experience with Lang Lang in two of his concerts.Antonionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-10254239314841006922014-11-13T11:27:34.912-08:002014-11-13T11:27:34.912-08:00Hello Eduard, I really enjoy your writing style. I...Hello Eduard, I really enjoy your writing style. I appreciate you keeping the spirit of classical music alive. I was wondering if you take submissions. I could not find any way to privately contact you. Please email at jworth404 (at) gmail (dot) com. I would love to hear your opinion on this really cool composer!Jared Worthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-56788377744934957412014-09-21T08:44:45.293-07:002014-09-21T08:44:45.293-07:00Dear Anonymous the Third: please take a moment to ...Dear Anonymous the Third: please take a moment to consider the title of this post. It says CrackCritic's Indianapolis Violin Competition Results, not Indianapolis Violin Competition Results. They are not incorrect and there need be no update. With the finalists we were given, this was the only possible result I could imagine. However, in an 'ideal' world where music reigns supreme, the final round would have been much different.crackcritichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636906216971477946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-9086519346261738162014-09-21T07:05:41.865-07:002014-09-21T07:05:41.865-07:00I will say this much:
Let's look at the name...I will say this much: <br /><br />Let's look at the names of the teachers. It's already been pointed out, but it's good to consider in light of the results. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309208991183927181.post-84328171381720757562014-09-21T05:35:33.141-07:002014-09-21T05:35:33.141-07:00The results you have listed are incorrect. Please ...The results you have listed are incorrect. Please update.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com