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Getting in the way A pianist who was hailed as the latest star of the keyboard was playing some of the 'big' works of the repertoire, including a Bach fugue that I had studied in depth years ago. I still love the intricate details of the piece, the skilled craftsmanship of the composer. Promising a reflection of the acknowledged God-given talent of Johann Sebastian Bach, the performance was alas, disappointing, but not because of a lack of brilliant technique from the pianist: disappointing because of a careless attitude. All musicians play the odd wrong note (some of us more frequently than others!), but here were many inaccuracies, some repeated and seemingly deliberate, as if to say 'who cares about Bach, it's me they've come to hear?' A casual listener may have considered this to be a true presentation of Bach's music and may have gone away thinking that his music was always loud and flashy, with many clashing notes; the listener could not have had an image of a composer who loved his God and who sought always to honour Him in his music. It may not have been apparent that the performer got in the way. Easter is the keypoint of our faith. And it's a good time to examine our hearts. So, how do we perform? Is our attitude care-full, seeking to reflect in our lives and works as accurate and honest a picture as possible of our God, the Master Musician? Or do we get in the way, care-less and cavalier, thinking it doesn't really matter: 'It's me they've come to hear'? |
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