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In my love of music and the piano in particular, i’ve come across some pretty cool and fun videos on youtube. At times they have been inspiring, seriously beautiful, funny, and all of the above. Many of the videos remind me that music should be fun first and foremost, especially if you have a child who is learning and you want them to be inspired to practise!
When I was young my mum at times had to use blackmail to get me to practise–”if you don’t, we’re getting rid of the piano!” Now i’m really grateful that she didn’t just let it slide. Check out these links and see if you and the kids can get some additional inspiration and joy….
Stu and Sniper from the UK morph from classical into funk in this fun vid. I wish I could play like that… classical music education doesn’t limit you to just one type of music…
Piano Lesson with a Difference
Igudesman and Joo: the new musical comedians in the wake of Victor Borge. They are also incredibly talented musicians who met while they were both studying at the Yehudi Menuhin school in London, UK.
Mozart Bond Here they seamlessly merge Mozart with a slightly more…modern… theme…
Rachmaninov had big hands Another fave Igudesman and Joo moment, but there are many more.. check out their version of “I will survive”. On second thoughts, i’ll just put it in here for you.
I will survive
Lang Lang: You gotta love his awesome talent, his superfine touch and his complete enthusiasm and love for music and the piano. He has done so much for the advancement of music education, and he brings a fresh, irreverent voice to the world of classical piano. What can I say? i’m a fan!
Lang Lang plays Nocturne in D Flat
And another glorious Lang Lang moment, giving a master class…
Lang Lang goes crazy
this vid excited quite a few comments, some people love him, others say “too much”… to me it illustrates his love and complete identification with the music.
And finally, for now at least, Tawainese virtuoso Jung Li and her rendition of Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody. Rock on, girl!
Jung Li, Hungarian Rhapsody
These are just a few of the great piano vids out there. i’ll post more as i find them, if you find some, let me know!
September 9th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Oh, these are terrific. Fills a real need, my friend. Thanks so much for posting these!
July 16th, 2010 at 6:35 am
so, so true. thank you!
July 16th, 2010 at 12:22 am
And anything with Victor Borge!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9UICSlp5es&feature=related