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was just telling my wife few days ago that my dream was to watch him live one day. it's just sad that it won't be possible anymore.

• jacquesm 6y ago
  In a way we are so lucky that we have recording technologies now for both video and audio and literally 100's of hours of people like him to enjoy. Imagine what it would have been like to visit a concert where JS Bach was playing. Back then no amplification and really only the lucky few that got to see this up close. The very best your average person could do would be to go to church for some half decent music.
  • rmelhem 6y ago
    yes, I completely understand your point. i'm a huge fan of Erik Satie for example and I'm lucky enough to be able to play 4 of his songs on the piano. I'd love to - at least - hear him playing his own compositions, but ofc it's impossible lol.
    • jacquesm 6y ago
      The Amsterdam pianola museum has some Rachmaninov recorded by Rachmaninov. I wrote about it here: https://jacquesmattheij.com/rachmaninoff-plays-rachmaninoff-an-early-attempt-at-hi-fi-recording/ https://jacquesmattheij.com/rachmaninoff-plays-rachmaninoff-... If you ever visit Amsterdam definitely go see that, it is quite an experience.
      • rmelhem 6y ago
        Oh thats dope, will read it! and I'm pretty sure I read your blog once, because of the pianojacq! obs: i'm planning a visit to Amsterdam this year because a conference of recommender systems, so will for sure visit the museum if I'm able to go there. thanks!