Watch the Thirteenth Van Cliburn Competition live starting May 22 through June 7 at the Cliburn website. The webcast will feature live streaming of the performances, online voting, commentary, backstage access, all chamber music rehearsals with the Takacs Quartet and orchestral rehearsals with James Conlon, and more. Its free and open to everyone.
Thanks very much for the encouragement. I've just finished the '09 entry (amateur contest in summer after the "regular" Van Cliburn). Will be Brahms and Bach this time. I appreciate your look! Bob E
Bob! How did you ever manage to keep up your technique while being an economist?! Clearly, music is a spiritual release for you. You imbue it with so much beauty and passion that I am awed by all that is within you! Hope you place well in this competition. You have my vote! Love, Jacqueline & Richard
Thanks -- the Beethoven (Op 10, #1) is, in its 3 movements a hint at what was to come from him. I do love it. Unfortunately the Bosendorfer Imperial Grand (9-6) is not mine.
Bravo!!!!
badthing18 1 year ago
An obvious winner of the Cliburn. All others are just pretenders.
thorn421 2 years ago
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Watch the Thirteenth Van Cliburn Competition live starting May 22 through June 7 at the Cliburn website. The webcast will feature live streaming of the performances, online voting, commentary, backstage access, all chamber music rehearsals with the Takacs Quartet and orchestral rehearsals with James Conlon, and more. Its free and open to everyone.
VanCliburnFoundation 2 years ago
this was really cool!
holymackerel87 2 years ago
Thanks very much for the encouragement. I've just finished the '09 entry (amateur contest in summer after the "regular" Van Cliburn). Will be Brahms and Bach this time. I appreciate your look! Bob E
bobekelund 2 years ago
Very good playing sir. There are a lot of notable qualities in your technique. All the best to you. -f
FrankenBosey 3 years ago
Very enjoyable listening to this music. Great technique and style to his playing.
Mowgli15221 3 years ago 2
Bravo, Bob! You rock!
Love, Beth
bseatbha 3 years ago 2
Bob! How did you ever manage to keep up your technique while being an economist?! Clearly, music is a spiritual release for you. You imbue it with so much beauty and passion that I am awed by all that is within you! Hope you place well in this competition. You have my vote! Love, Jacqueline & Richard
semprediritto53 3 years ago 2
You never cease to amaze! And what a great videographer!
Keith
bkstuddard 3 years ago
Bob's videographer thanks you. :-) Bob is a true joy to collaborate with!
CPman72 3 years ago
It was beautiful Bob. Tell Mark thank you for the link.
ci
ingrawc 3 years ago 3
Bravo Bob!
1mickthornton 3 years ago 3
Superb!
0036261m 3 years ago 2
sounds beautiful , bob. you are truly a renaissance man.......
love,
kate
jesslofland 3 years ago 3
Thanks so much Kate -- coming from you this is a real kudo! When is that baby due?
Love, Bob
bobekelund 3 years ago
Great performance Bob - wonderful pieces beautifully played. And you look quite dapper in your tux to boot.
Chuck
true2lsu 3 years ago 3
How beautiful, Bob.
Lucky me to know you and your talent.
Floy
floylilley 3 years ago 3
Excellent -- just like everything you do! Enjoyed the video very much! Nice piano... Sidney
sidneypjames 3 years ago 4
Sid -- you are too kind. Thanks for the encouragement. Hope to see you soon.
Bob
bobekelund 3 years ago
Look forward to seeing you tonight! Sid
sidneypjames 3 years ago
Excellent! I'm sure my dad will give you rave reviews. :o) Hope you win!
rad9ballmt 3 years ago 4
I enjoyed both pieces...and you win the nicest piano award!
a124947 3 years ago 6
Thanks -- the Beethoven (Op 10, #1) is, in its 3 movements a hint at what was to come from him. I do love it. Unfortunately the Bosendorfer Imperial Grand (9-6) is not mine.
Thanks for the nice comment.
Bob
bobekelund 3 years ago
Nice piano. One of my favorite Beethoven sonatas, and you nailed it. Good job.
WiseCookie74 3 years ago 4
Thank you -- I love the entire sonata (and Op 10 #2 as well). The Bosendorfer Imperial Grand is not mine unfortunately!
Thanks, Bob
bobekelund 3 years ago