Debussy/Prokofiev
Rancho 2019
Debussy/Prokofiev
Rancho 2019
Rancho La Puerta, Tecate Mexico 2019
Returning to Rancho is a wonderful pleasure, as is playing in bare feet for a sensitive and reflective audience. In the serene setting of the Oaktree Pavilion, I guess it shouldn’t be a surprise that Debussy won an overwhelming victory.
What was surprising is that it was so unanimous. The only sub-group that was not fully Debussy was the final round, where the Prokofiev Toccata was able to muster just 50% of the vote!
Looking forward to performing Bach Vs. Glass for this audience of deep meditators!
Monday, May 27, 2019
Favorite Comments:
•It felt like D was trying to make music, and P was trying to challenge it.
•Prokofiev is hard to whistle to, but hearing it live helped me appreciate the complexity. Not sure I would listen to him otherwise
•You changed my mind <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Other Comments:
•Amazing technical skills
•Beyond my expectations, watching your hands play Prokofiev was exhilarating.
•Both beautiful, preferred pace of Prokofiev. Round 2, really like both. Enjoyed/preferred sublime melodies of D. Seemed P was amazing challenge to pianist and piano.
•Great clarity and articulation, contrast and range
•Great concert. Thank you.
•Great concert. You are so talented.
•I chose Debussy only because I like to listen to piano for relaxation.
•I love the sound and style of Debussy, and you played it so beautifully. I wanted to vote for it when I heard it. On the other hand, your virtuosity with Prokofiev - Oh My God. WOW. It made me want to smile and laugh out loud. I'm so glad my vote is of no consequence. Thank you.
•I love your presentation and the opportunity to be part of your process
•I personally prefer music that promotes relaxation. However I can so appreciate the complexity of Prokofiev, can really get his connection to early jazz.
•Interesting contrast - Smooth, soothing, relaxing, flowing Debussy vs. exciting. Strong, staccato Prokofiev. Round 2 - complex?? More evocative both. Round 3 Debussy is lyrical, Prokofiev harsh
•Not the usual concert repertoire. BRAVO
•Prokofiev is very passionate - I loved it!!!!
•The winner was clearly me, getting to watch you play Prokofiev!
•This feels like Sophie's Choice!! - not fair!! I was tired and Prokofiev woke me up.
•Tough Choices!! Both so different but Awesome!
•Very much enjoyed! Thanks! Prokofiev Bold energetic inventive. Did not seem to care about pleasing audience. Still loved to let Debussy take me on magical journey
•Violinist
•Wonderful. Joy to watch your fingers
•Wonderful. Very fun to compare and vote