Improvising Mozart with Robert Levin (2 of 2)

[andrew02180]

I prefer the term "thoughtful". Robert started studying composition at 7 and not only has an amazing background in the fundamentals, but the chops to pull it off.

[thesir27]

i totally agree with him on how people listen to classical music today- and that's part of the reason it isn't a popular form of music- because people take it so seriously. Mozart meant it to be entertaining and enjoyable for both the audience and performer, after all that's how he had to make a living, just like pop/jazz performers today.

[thesir27]

he is so nerdy... yet the music and his playing is so badass...