This sure brings back memories. The class looks like it was held in the old “Clark House” building which was home to the Music Department at USC. I think besides those already mentioned, Doris Stevens in playing piano with Nathaniel Rosen turning pages. Dennis Brott is next to the piano and then comes Terry King. I Don’t know who is next to Terry. Jeff Solow set up the music stand. I was lucky to study in this class for a year (1970-71)! Peter Rejto
What a man! What a philosophy. And thank you Emanuel. You played and responded with the utmost professionalism. Of course I knew of Piatigorsky, having dabbled excruciatingly in cello during my youth, but he is the first meister I have seen who included the audience as co-participants in a master class. Col (75) NZ
I'm loving the shift around 10:11, followed by the look on the student's face behind him. I'd probably make the same face with something like that, it's awesome!
Wow - what a great video - fantastic playing and fantastic teaching - I love his insisting on long notes - this way of playing has been mostly lost nowadays - thanks for posting!
Thanks for uploading this fantastic video Mr. Emanuel. I admire Piatigorsky so much and listening to his thoughts has been very inspiring. I can't imagine how inspiring would have been for you in your study days. Keep uploading videos of him please, and thanks again for sharing this with us. All the best !
Thanks for sharing the wisdom of Grisha! I didn't even know that there were filmed classes of his other than "An Afternoon With Piatigorsky" . You just gained a sub :-).
Is there more of this masterclass? I think I saw this on KCET in Los Angeles many years ago. I remember it being in 2 parts. If it's the one I'm thinking of Joel Krosnick was one of the students. If available on DVD I would definitely buy this one.
The young man seems offended that his playing is not considered perfect already? Piatagorsky is showing him 'soul' and he is returning with fingers and bowing albeit beautifully honed!
For some reason Pyatigorsky does not tell the student anything about his musicality. The young man seems to be distant from this music and no technical perfection can compensate for the lack of presence in a piece. Should he be more related to the material, he would be more articulated technically as well.
Richard Strauss said to him (during a Don Quixote rehearsal): Now I hear my Don Quixote. He was Furtwänglers concertmaster at the Berlin Philharmonic.
It's a real treat to see the master in a masterclass actually play and to comment so eloquently about music and life in general - fabulous !
This sure brings back memories. The class looks like it was held in the old “Clark House” building which was home to the Music Department at USC. I think besides those already mentioned, Doris Stevens in playing piano with Nathaniel Rosen turning pages. Dennis Brott is next to the piano and then comes Terry King. I Don’t know who is next to Terry. Jeff Solow set up the music stand. I was lucky to study in this class for a year (1970-71)! Peter Rejto
And in the next room of the Clark House , Heifetz was teaching.
This so touches my heart! How it must feel to remember this moment!!!!
What a man! What a philosophy. And thank you Emanuel. You played and responded with the utmost professionalism. Of course I knew of Piatigorsky, having dabbled excruciatingly in cello during my youth, but he is the first meister I have seen who included the audience as co-participants in a master class. Col (75) NZ
What a incredible sound of PIatigorsky!!!!!
Piatigorsky*
I like how in the end he gets so carried away by the music. The music takes over.. it is like in his biography, he is indeed a musician by heart!
Mr Gruber, this is gripping soulful music making. BRAVO!
Love this. Thank you.
OMG!!! Thank you so much for this amazing video!!!!!!!!
OMG!!! Красота музыки-красота и человеческая! Красавец Пятигорский!
Wonderful. Thanks for posting!!!
I'm loving the shift around 10:11, followed by the look on the student's face behind him. I'd probably make the same face with something like that, it's awesome!
Wow - what a great video - fantastic playing and fantastic teaching - I love his insisting on long notes - this way of playing has been mostly lost nowadays - thanks for posting!
cellokratzer cry
What an amazing gift this video is. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for uploading this fantastic video Mr. Emanuel. I admire Piatigorsky so much and listening to his thoughts has been very inspiring. I can't imagine how inspiring would have been for you in your study days. Keep uploading videos of him please, and thanks again for sharing this with us. All the best !
Thanks for sharing the wisdom of Grisha! I didn't even know that there were filmed classes of his other than "An Afternoon With Piatigorsky" . You just gained a sub :-).
Thank You SO MUCH for posting this!!!
Terrific playing Emanuel, bravo! And thank you for posting this invaluable video.
Where has this gem popped up from? How wonderful 😁
Hazak !! Be BLESSED for your gifts, thanks so much for posting this Grisha vid.
Beautiful playing!
עמנואל אתה מנגן פה פשוט נפלא!!!
...Beautiful playing. Very few cellists can play this way
excellent and interesting playing by Emanuel Gruber
Fantastic- this is a treasure, thank you!! Is there any more of this?
Master Piatigorsky's comments were spot on.
I see Terry King and Jeff Solow in the crowd. So young!!
Is there more of this masterclass? I think I saw this on KCET in Los Angeles many years ago. I remember it being in 2 parts. If it's the one I'm thinking of Joel Krosnick was one of the students. If available on DVD I would definitely buy this one.
War waren ze toch geweldig goed!!
Wow!
Fantastic video. Does anyone know what brand and type of strings Mr. Piatigorsky favoured at that time?
Steel A, Eudoxa metal wound gut on all the rest.
@_00:52, I'm guessing; "early 70's" by the Trevolta/Tom Jones'ish lapels?
What a wonder...
Great.
סדרה ממש מענינת
The young man seems offended that his playing is not considered perfect already? Piatagorsky is showing him 'soul' and he is returning with fingers and bowing albeit beautifully honed!
Which cello is Grisha playing?
1:30 Grisha thinks "you sure about that?" and reaches for his ragged copy the music.
Does anyone know what piece Piatigorsky is playing at 26:41?
His own composition, entitled "Prayer"
Amazing pinky finger
Oh my goodness I love 13:05
Una joya!
"Spirit", 😢
13:10
For some reason Pyatigorsky does not tell the student anything about his musicality. The young man seems to be distant from this music and no technical perfection can compensate for the lack of presence in a piece. Should he be more related to the material, he would be more articulated technically as well.
*👍класс и привет от тренера по футболу!!!!!-!!!!!-!!!*