May 08, 2012

A musical interlude- Elgar and du Pre


“My idea is that there is music in the air, music all around us, the world is full of it and you simply take as much as you require.”
― Edward Elgar, Edward Elgar: Letters Of A Lifetime



"I love the physical thing of being on the earth that bore you, I have the same feeling when I walk in a very beautiful place that I have when I play and it goes right. Playing lifts you out of yourself into a delirious place . . ."
Jacqueline du Pre

5 comments:

  1. Stunningly beautiful and rare video clip of one of the most talented cello players of the 20th century.

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  2. Thanks for the introduction. I've never heard of her, but her playing is remarkable. The level of restrained intensity and overflowing passion gave me chill. This music actually transported me to another level. THIS is very special. Thank you so much.

    Brilliant!

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  3. You're so welcome Markus! There's parts of it that bring tears to my eyes from the sheer beauty, it is very special indeed!
    Hugs!

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  4. :-) Beautiful music. Beutiful sentiment.

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