part 2 of the segment on Mozart from Derek Bailey's documentary "On the Edge." With Robert Levin, Christopher Hogwood, and the Academy of Ancient Music.
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.
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.
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 10 months ago 4
he is so nerdy... yet the music and his playing is so badass...
thesir27 10 months ago 3