Noretta and John with Woman Annabelle Weidenfeld Moritz providing his reward for Noretta and John and friends A Rose is constantly a Rose and if Music be the food of love, use … …
A surprise present from a long standing pal and trustee of the Keyboard Trust, Dr Moritz von Bredow.An event of the sustaining love that the creators of the Keyboard Trust have actually taken pleasure in for sixty years.By example sharing the Present of Life so kindly with many gifted young artists and producing a real musical family.Offering show chances, with their many musical good friends worldwide, at the start of their career.All laid out in the book ‘The Present of Music’ that John had actually so industriously created throughout the extended Pandemic lock down.Four of their preferred pianists were picked by Moritz to provide a fifteen minute recital in the music space in Chester Square that is understood to many musicians.There might quickly have actually been 4 hundred however sadly time just allowed a choice that Moritz understood would provide such satisfaction today.
Elena Vorotko among the 3 creative directors chosen by John and Noretta on their retirement from their everyday running of the Trust.Elena has actually produced a Historical Keyboard area within the trust and today played brief works by Vivaldi/Bach; Bach/Cohen and Rameau.Explaining so poignantly that the transcription of ‘Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier’ is a work that has actually followed her in all the most crucial occasions in her life. Mark Viner considering that making his Wigmore launching as a KCT reward winner, has actually made lots of CD’s all getting 5 star reviews.He took both Rome and London by storm in shows arranged by the KCT and is quick ending up being a really recognized artist on the world phase. What much better option than to play Liszt’s seldom carried out transcription from Gounod’s Romeo and Juliette Evie, Noretta and John’s outright preferred, and a born artist, who like Martha Argerich can do no wrong.Playing Beethoven’s mini work of art op 14 n. 2 with vibrant drive and insinuating lyricism.It was a work that Annie Fischer utilized to routinely consist of in her recitals having fun with the very same improvised intelligence and human warmth.A wonderful poem that Evie had actually created simply minutes prior to playing revealed the very same love to the ‘festeggiati’ as her playing did. Sasha Grynyuk who resembles a child to John and Noretta and together with his better half Katya are constantly there in minutes of requirement. Sasha routinely assists John with his computer system research studies every Friday after playing and dealing with a various work from his huge collection with Noretta.Today it was the Brahms Waltzes op 39 that flaunted his excellent artistry. Woman Annabelle Weidenfeld who had actually left Menahem Pressler in the house, for health factors, delighting in the events of 2 other ‘children’. Menahem, among the excellent artists of our time, just recently commemorated his 99th birthday and had actually composed a moving beginning to John’s book:’ The Present of music’ Menahem Pressler with Dame Fanny Waterman in Oxford a couple of years ago A delicious luncheon had actually been arranged by Moritz in a close-by dining establishment. John being supported on both sides with caring heat by Moritz and Noretta throughout his after luncheon speech of thanks An after luncheon event in Chester Square Mews– Moritz in between John and Noretta Sarah seated in between John and Noretta Dr Trevor Hudson speaking to Sir Geoffrey Nice a trustee of long standing.Dr Hudson has actually been Noretta and John’s personal physician for the previous sixty years.He was likewise, by coincidence, the relied on physician of my old instructor Vlado Perlemuter and his buddy Joan Floquart Cubicle. It was really assuring to understand from him that our ‘festeggiati’ remain in health and can eagerly anticipate much more events! What enjoyable was had by all. Our worthy basic manger, Sarah Biggs, without whom this occasion definitely would not have actually run so efficiently … searching is Dr Hudson’s better half, Take legal action against, who anticipates a comparable event in 7 years time! Good to see our 2 Russian pianists Evelyn Berezovsky and Elena Vorotko arm in arm as they pass from their mews show to the luncheon table. Moritz to whom needs to go limitless thanks for masterminding this splendidly genuine event Sasha Grynyuk with his better half Katya Richard Thomas the KCT administrator with Sue Hudson and Sarah Biggs. Poetically significant Dr Moritz von Bredow a real renaissance guy and distinguished pediatrician with numerous customers in his center in Hamburg. Thank you Moritz for such a remarkable celebration
