Amateurs 2007: Michael Moore plays Muczynski

Michael Moore plays Muczynski, Six Preludes, Op. 6 during the preliminaries of the fifth International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs on May 30, 2007.

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Music

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• Cliburn
• Amateur
• Piano
• Competition
• Michael
• Moore
• classical
• piano

[snapbeatsclap]

Amazing performance!

[nmitchell076]

@JustCallMeMel67

That's sad, as far as I can tell from these videos, he was a fantastic pianist. And if you have any more videos, I'd love to see them and hear more of his playing!

I'm sorry for your loss

[JustCallMeMel67]

Michael Moore was my uncle, and he passed away last week. I hope you all enjoy his performance.

April, 2010

[thouartnoisy]

In the Van Cliburn competition, it is allowed, even recommended, that the performers use their music for 20th century or modern pieces. It has nothing to do with the musical ability of the performer.

[nmitchell076]

We have Clara Schumann to thank for having to play without the music lol.

I don't think it is necessarily a spot on the performers abilities that he uses a score. I think what truly matters in the end is the execution, with or without a score.

I do find it odd that pianists probably have more to worry about note-wise then do any of the other instruments, yet we are one of the few who are expected to perform without music. Strange

[koa39]

That's your experience and I respect that.

[drewbols]

I admit i cannot discuss the artistry or musicianship of flutists, saxophonists, or trumpeters intelligently, but I can discuss pianists.

A piano piece to me is so much more impressive when the performer doesn't need the crutch of the music.

[koa39]

All that matters in the end is the music that comes out. If music on the piano keeps you from enjoying the music as much...too bad for you.

[koa39]

I've seen many pianists play with a certain level of uncertainty, subtle as it is, because they were relying on their memory. This tentativeness is rarer in musicians who use music.

Believe me, even for those that use music, their musical intentions are just as precise and thought out as those that dont' use music. In fact, I think they tend to have a greater degree of artistry because the music affords them the opportunity to continually reaffirm their ingtentions.

[koa39]

It is customary for pianists, and often times string players, to play from memory (and of course concerto performances of any instrument). It is not customary, though, for other types of instrumentalists to play from memory during recitals. It would be very ignorant to say that flute players, saxophone players, trumpet players, etc., do not play with the highest caliber of musicianship and artistry.