Prokofiev's Gavotte in Castelrotto, Italy

Spencer in July 2008, in Castelrotto, Italy, at age 7 plays Prokofiev's Gavotte (Symphony No.1 Op. 21)

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[gerardbedecarter]

I enjoyed your playing, Spencer. Listen to the composer's rendition - it is not too hard to get hold of on CD. You will develop the right spirit of cheekiness and naughtiness required. [A pity about the "Cathedrale Engloutie" acoustics !!!!! chuckles] They are almost as bad as the "agnostics" [fifth ground of appeal to the bitter and twisted commissionaire [this is joke]]

[GrandPiano42]

Thanks we obtained from iTunes a copy of Prokofiev himself playing this piece, and it has proven that your comments were very correct. (...assuming Maestro probably knew what he wanted to portray by his music...) THANKS!

[gerardbedecarter]

What a magnificent setting - a wonderful renaissance church in Italy. I played this gavotte as an encore once myself. One can imagine a Russian peasant serving girl (there you go, there are at least four complaints you can make to the Commissionaire for complaints by bitter, twisted people) has found her mistresses's high-heel shoes (which are a little too big for her) and her red lipstick (which is a shade too richly coloured) and is having a whacko time while her mistress is out.

[GrandPiano42]

The image you painted here is quite vivid a well represents composer's intent (...me thinks) - Many thanks!

[pianogirl98]

Fabulous!

[GrandPiano42]

..you probably noticed how high his bench is. Andrew, a very talented (and toll) pianist was playing before Spencer, and Spencer spent about a minute trying to adjust it down (unsuccessfully) to the delight of the audience. He finally gave up and used the bench as it was.

[plattform5163]

Such a lovely and talented young boy! Listen to him makes me relax! Thanks to you for sharing it with me! Say hello to the big pianoplayer from me in Norway!

[GrandPiano42]

Thanks.

[GrandPiano42]

He is very fond of your kind words. Thanks.

[GrandPiano42]

Thanks very much! Spencer knows that he could have played a bit more playfully, but audience seem to have enjoyed it.