Directness and Vagueness In Music

Michael BarryClassical Music, Composition 1 Comment

Directness and Vagueness in Music  Vagueness has been on my mind lately, as I’ve come to the conclusion that some composers are direct and to the point, and others are vague and veiled.  I’m trying to tell whether it’s done on purpose or if especially vague composers are only capable of presenting vague music and visa versa.  Size Matters: I …

How to spot end game Mozart Piano Playing

Michael BarryClassical Music Leave a Comment

Musicians nearly unanimously refer to Mozart as the hardest composer to master.  He requires the highest agility to play, physically and mentally.   I think the majority of Mozart players who fail at Mozart fail mentally.  Logically there is no other explanation as we have heard them convincingly play much harder works.  Listening to masterful Mozart playing is among my …