What a man! What a philosophy. And thank you Emanuel. You played and responded with the utmost professionalism. Of course I knew of Piatigorsky, having dabbled excruciatingly in cello during my youth, but he is the first meister I have seen who included the audience as co-participants in a master class. Col (75) NZ
Thanks for uploading this fantastic video Mr. Emanuel. I admire Piatigorsky so much and listening to his thoughts has been very inspiring. I can't imagine how inspiring would have been for you in your study days. Keep uploading videos of him please, and thanks again for sharing this with us. All the best !
I'm loving the shift around 10:11, followed by the look on the student's face behind him. I'd probably make the same face with something like that, it's awesome!
This sure brings back memories. The class looks like it was held in the old “Clark House” building which was home to the Music Department at USC. I think besides those already mentioned, Doris Stevens in playing piano with Nathaniel Rosen turning pages. Dennis Brott is next to the piano and then comes Terry King. I Don’t know who is next to Terry. Jeff Solow set up the music stand. I was lucky to study in this class for a year (1970-71)! Peter Rejto
Thanks for sharing the wisdom of Grisha! I didn't even know that there were filmed classes of his other than "An Afternoon With Piatigorsky" . You just gained a sub :-).
Wow - what a great video - fantastic playing and fantastic teaching - I love his insisting on long notes - this way of playing has been mostly lost nowadays - thanks for posting!
Is there more of this masterclass? I think I saw this on KCET in Los Angeles many years ago. I remember it being in 2 parts. If it's the one I'm thinking of Joel Krosnick was one of the students. If available on DVD I would definitely buy this one.
The young man seems offended that his playing is not considered perfect already? Piatagorsky is showing him 'soul' and he is returning with fingers and bowing albeit beautifully honed!
For some reason Pyatigorsky does not tell the student anything about his musicality. The young man seems to be distant from this music and no technical perfection can compensate for the lack of presence in a piece. Should he be more related to the material, he would be more articulated technically as well.
