March 1, 2015

  • Master Piano Class: Happy Birthday Chopin

    Today was Étienne's big day. That is a 9 foot Steinway & Sons Concert Piano day. His piano teacher Angelo Rondello, invited Étienne to a master class with Jonathan Levin. What a treat. At 11 AM we entered Steinway & Sons new showroom right across the street from Benaroya Hall. What magnificant instruments.

    Hay grandparents! I talked to the manager Gary Finkelstein. He has realtors on standby if one of your grandchildren suddenly comes into ownership of one of these instruments. We really like the 7 foot size!!!

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    Here are Angelo's students with Jonathan

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    Angelo getting Étienne set up to play, Jonathan instructing Étienne.

    What a fun and exciting day. Each student worked through their nerves and put on a great performance. My favorite moment was this very proud father making a video and cracking up as his pianist "discuses" the meaning of the dynamic marks on the page with Jonathan.
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    Every parent there made this a special hour. Each student got a chance to show their love of music and get heartfelt feedback from Jonathan. I hope you follow the links to both Jonathan's and Angelo's web pages. Both of them have fanned the flame of music in these students.

    For the record, here is Étienne's performance and evaluation:

Comments (2)

  • Hi Judy and Steve and Veronica and Carl and Etienne, I can't find Judy's e-mail so I'm writing here. I'm going to be in Seattle on the 24th and I would love for the chance to see you after all this time.

  • I e-mailed your hotmail address.

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