tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265662746328029261.post1122840902499632251..comments2023-07-01T09:06:41.546-04:00Comments on Art Facts: Video: Mozart--Variationskbubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01529933365403228209noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265662746328029261.post-14775755762482548792010-01-16T08:10:30.604-05:002010-01-16T08:10:30.604-05:00Ditto to what Bob has written, Kenneth. For me, th...Ditto to what Bob has written, Kenneth. For me, this familiar tune played in so many different ways is wonderfully entertaining. Not only do I see the composer as clever but I hear a performing artist giving new life and lively expression to music that makes me happy. At least, never let it "degrade" so much that you couldn't play it on request at an informal gathering like a family reunion.<br />LouiseLouise and Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00374257842923381357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7265662746328029261.post-33578785980011450272010-01-10T09:34:37.175-05:002010-01-10T09:34:37.175-05:00Really well done, Kenneth!
I would take Johanne&#...Really well done, Kenneth!<br /><br />I would take Johanne's advice (opinion) one step further. This piece is a lot of fun for an audience, particularly, I suppose, for those of us who are not trained musicians. I have seen the delight on the faces of both kids and adults when Betty Jo has played this one and the variations on the "Happy Birthday" piece. I think audiences need this kind of break in an otherwise very serious concert. It also shows in a simple way the genius of the composer. Imagine coming up with twelve such different variations of anything. For me, this would be a most entertaining permanent (or maybe semi-permanent, that is, keep it familiar enough to work it up to performance level in a week or so) piece for my repertoire.<br />I enjoyed it.Bob Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15669046722417662629noreply@blogger.com