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Post by Don on Mar 16, 2009 6:33:53 GMT -6
I noticed Emily's grandmother played with the Chicago Symphony I bring this up because in the 1970's I had a cousin who also played with them. His name was Lawrence Foster he played the cello. He started at a very young age and attended Jul lard for many years, by the time of his death in 1980 he was considered on of the best cello players in the world. I unfortunately never got the chance to see him play, but he had the passion for music that was amazing. When I first saw Emily my thoughts went back to Lawrence, her passion for music is the same. I made a big mistake not seeing Lawrence play but I'm not gonna make the same mistake with Emily, I'll listen to her music as much as I can.
don
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Post by Arnold on Mar 16, 2009 14:30:38 GMT -6
Don,
I think I know how you feel. Related to what you wrote, I was listening to Emily play one of her own compositions and it reminded me of something that happened many decades ago.
I was in church and the congregation was singing a hymn. I can't sing a lick, and I mean that in all sincerity, but I was mumbling along with everyone else. Then just behind and to my right a lady -- a new member -- began singing and I had to stop. I had never heard anyone sing so beautifully. She did not sing loudly but it was enough for me to hear and I was totally in love with her voice. I found out later she had trained as a singer most of her life but that didn't matter. I looked forward to services after that just to hear her sing.
But even then I don't think I fully appreciated just how much that enriches our lives. For some reason, it has taken decades of growing up to finally appreciate the beautiful music people like Emily bring to the world. Before, I think I took it all too much for granted.
Now I appreciate it much, much more. I can't explain why. Perhaps I finally matured enough, I don't know. But, like you, I do not want to let any opportunity pass to hear such beautiful compositions as "Spinata" or "Thanks" or anything Emily composes and plays. I don't know if I can make all concerts but I will definitely make as many as I can.
And when Emily has finished working her magic on the keyboard and everyone listening -- she turns to the audience and gives it a big, warm smile. It just makes people love her even more.
Arnold
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Post by belaem on Mar 17, 2009 22:32:36 GMT -6
Emily's Grandmother is a very accomplished pianist and teacher but never played with The Chicago Symphony. Emily studies piano with Mary Sauer, the resident pianist from The Chicago Symphony.
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Post by Don on Mar 18, 2009 3:44:59 GMT -6
Thanks for the correction, I guess when I was watching the WGN story I heard things that weren't there...Mary Sauer and Alan Swain are doing a wonderful job teaching and guiding Emily along. Emily seems to be getting better and better every time I hear her.
don
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