Every minute of a master class is precious. Tell me what I'm doing wrong, not what I'm doing right. Compliments and praise will follow from applying the awesome direction these players have received. What a wonderful opportunity!
+Anne Belousof He finds time for some putdowns though: "As Casals once said, there are many things wrong already", "that's your first real syncopation", "excuse me, piano means soft". As long as the student is already familiar with his sense of humour that's OK, but it sometimes seems a bit uncalled for. Starker was also a practical and concise teacher, and yet he always seemed to respect his pupils. All too often I feel uncomfortable watching Isserlis master classes. If there's time for snarky remarks, there should be time for some reassuring words.
Dave Lars... You're mistaken. He is doing exactly as he should be doing and is very encouraging and inspiring. This is not elementary school, these are adults and eager for his constructive criticism, humor and relevant information. This is exactly how a masterclass should be!
I totally agree, forcommenting. At this level, students should be studying for the love of the music, not for external validation. What you are saying is almost like saying they should get a little medal, just for participating. Too many children in modern society have fragile egos. Teach them instead to find reward, not in what anyone else says, but in the genuine pride they feel in doing something well. Then their confidence will be built on real foundation. To me, Isserlis holds himself to an extremely high standard, musically. Isn’t this what we want in the new generation of musicians?
I'm not so sure, he just cuts the bullshit and gets to the point. These guys are already very advanced and are probably thankful for the curtness... Compliments are nice, but when you have limited time with a student as you often do in a masterclass situation, you need to get to the point.
Yes, but if these students really do play at that high a level, they should know that any of those supportive words would be just cheap talk(because they know they are fabulous), maybe the students would prefer the teacher to not waste their time and get to the point.
Maybe Mr. Isserlis should take a masterclass in humanity. Students need encouragement. This feels like he is posing for the audience. In nine minutes and thirty two seconds he never said a supportive word to any student. Most students at that level work really hard at their craft, and he could recognize them for their effort.
It is a complete waste of time and money to go to a teacher that tells you how wonderful you play. At this level the teachers get right to the point. Having studied with Starker and Navarra, you quickly find that you learn the most when they are hardest and most demanding of you. The higher your proficiency and aptitude, the more demanding a good teacher will be. The lower your proficiency and aptitude, the more complimentary and patronizing a teacher will be - and then they will send you on your way.
Every minute of a master class is precious. Tell me what I'm doing wrong, not what I'm doing right. Compliments and praise will follow from applying the awesome direction these players have received. What a wonderful opportunity!
+Anne Belousof He finds time for some putdowns though: "As Casals once said, there are many things wrong already", "that's your first real syncopation", "excuse me, piano means soft". As long as the student is already familiar with his sense of humour that's OK, but it sometimes seems a bit uncalled for. Starker was also a practical and concise teacher, and yet he always seemed to respect his pupils. All too often I feel uncomfortable watching Isserlis master classes. If there's time for snarky remarks, there should be time for some reassuring words.
Dave Lars... You're mistaken. He is doing exactly as he should be doing and is very encouraging and inspiring. This is not elementary school, these are adults and eager for his constructive criticism, humor and relevant information. This is exactly how a masterclass should be!
I totally agree, forcommenting. At this level, students should be studying for the love of the music, not for external validation. What you are saying is almost like saying they should get a little medal, just for participating. Too many children in modern society have fragile egos. Teach them instead to find reward, not in what anyone else says, but in the genuine pride they feel in doing something well. Then their confidence will be built on real foundation.
To me, Isserlis holds himself to an extremely high standard, musically. Isn’t this what we want in the new generation of musicians?
Isserlis has an amazing sound on he cello!
Went to one of his master classes last Tuesday x
Es ist sehr wahr, dass die Steven Isserlis Meisterklasse selten ist. Auch eine ehre.
I'm not so sure, he just cuts the bullshit and gets to the point. These guys are already very advanced and are probably thankful for the curtness...
Compliments are nice, but when you have limited time with a student as you often do in a masterclass situation, you need to get to the point.
Hey, what's Meriadoc Brandybuck doing with that cello? I guess we know what he did with his days in the shire after the great adventure.
Yes, but if these students really do play at that high a level, they should know that any of those supportive words would be just cheap talk(because they know they are fabulous), maybe the students would prefer the teacher to not waste their time and get to the point.
What a boss..
Do you happen to have the entirety of this documentary?
Guys he’s so handsome help
Lol @ 4:00
Classic Isserlis. Excuse me.
Piano doesn't mean soft, though often interpreted that way. Means subdued. Forte is w force.
+Jacob D Wunsch Well if it's often interpreted that way, the composer probably thought of it the same way
That's not Matthew Allen...
Maybe Mr. Isserlis should take a masterclass in humanity. Students need encouragement. This feels like he is posing for the audience. In nine minutes and thirty two seconds he never said a supportive word to any student. Most students at that level work really hard at their craft, and he could recognize them for their effort.
It is a complete waste of time and money to go to a teacher that tells you how wonderful you play.
At this level the teachers get right to the point.
Having studied with Starker and Navarra, you quickly find that you learn the most when they are hardest and most demanding of you.
The higher your proficiency and aptitude, the more demanding a good teacher will be.
The lower your proficiency and aptitude, the more complimentary and patronizing a teacher will be - and then they will send you on your way.