David Thomas Roberts performs his "Roberto Clemente"
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
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Of David Thomas Roberts' best-known piece, the composer wrote the following for his recording from "American Landscapes" :
"Roberto Clemente" (1979). Roberto Clemente, the legendary right fielder of the Pittsburgh Pirates, was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico in 1934 and died on New Year's Eve, 1972 off the coast of his native island in a plane that never reached the Nicaraguan earthquake victims to whom it was carrying supplies. Although familiar with Clemente during his career, I was no more mindful of him than of some other outstanding ballplayers. It was the film about him shown during the 1979 World Series that transformed my image of Clemente into a myth to be recalled with affection. Incisively moved by this poetic series of glimpses of his career and the circumstances of his death, I had decided by the film's end that there must be a ragtime composition for Clemente, a piece evocative of the man as I had viewed him via the documentary.
I have referred to Roberto Clemente as a "folk elegy" and a "country funeral." Marked "warmly and solemnly," it is a rag forthrightly typifying the plaintiveness -- the gentle anguish, even -- that I have always associated with the lyrical medium of ragtime.
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I just heard one of my school students playing this and it instantly had me tears. My father loved this song so much and I have such fond memories of him playing it. Thank you David for striking up such wonderful memories.
No words exist to express my emotions when I listen to this performance. I’ve heard nothing that can compare to this ! I’ve listened to it hundreds of times and always shed many tears. Thanks you David Thomas Roberts!! This composition and performance are heaven-inspired❤❤❤❤❤
Oh, so many thanks, Wes! I'm touched that it speaks to you exactly as my hopes would have it. Glad to hear from you again!
This music stirs my soul. In fact this piece was the first "new ragtime" composition I ever heard. It holds a special place in my heart, and this performance reawakens that magical moment that opened a new chapter in my own musical history.
Elegant and beautiful.
I thank you!
Some where in heaven, Clemente, Stargell, my brother Roberto and my father are all smiling. Retire Clemente's number Bud Selig and this will even a better end, to the 2013 season. This could not have happen during a better season, then the 10th anniversary of my father's death. The man who taught me about Clemente, both my role models and both true Pirates to the end. GOOD LUCK BUCK'S NATION!!!! From a loyal Yankees fan but a more devoted son. WE ARE FAMILIA!!!!
This is the penultimate Roberto Clemente; it's like I've never heard it before. I have tears in my eyes, David; beautiful!
What a joy to see and hear David play one of his hauntingly and beautiful compositions, to remember Robert Clemente.
Beautiful. As one who grew up in adoration of Roberto Clemente, I thank you for this lovely tribute to a great man.
Beautiful tribute to "The Great One". Thank you David.
Until recently I was stuck on the big 3 of ragtime. A friend told me about this composer of contemporary ragtime (shudder) and I am amazed at the wonderful music composed and played by this wonderful pianist. Roberto Clemente is especially beautiful to me. Hauntingly beautiful...so melodic, it brings me to tears every time i listen to it.
Many thanks!
A beautiful song well performed.
Whenever I get anxious about the word or my life in it, I listen to this passionate tribute and feel renewal.
about the 'worLd, that is
Many thanks for sharing this!
DTR
Lovely. I have a bad habit: I don't listen to nearly enough ragtime. And this is America's music. This piece is very dear. It ennobles human life somehow. Thank you for writing and playing it.
You are so very welcome! Many thanks for voicing such appreciation!
Many thanks to all of you for your affecting affirmations! I'm blessed to be a composer...
Hauntingly, deliciously satisfying. So glad that it is often called for in performances. It will remain Top Favorite for this family. Besides the genius and soulfulness of the composer/player, this video is also graced by a top-notch piano, fine videography, excellent microphone and camera placement, and a sample of David's visual art. I urge others to bookmark this and come back to it when you need solace or inspiration.
With Deep Gratitude, -DHF
Many thanks, David!
Nothing to say... except FULL of BEAUTY ;-)
Just an awesome melody done to perfection.
Many thanks and my great appreciation, villakoecher!
Exquisite!
Excellent rag and great performance. :-) I've addded this to my favorites...
Very beautiful
Thank you for your music
Appreciated!
To say this is beautiful really does the piece an injustice, but I can find no other word to describe its effect on the soul. I settle on "beautiful" for lack of a better term. It is also nice to see his statue at the end. A fitting and quiet tribute. Bravo!
Many thanks for voicing this! I'm touched to know of its effect upon you.
Very beautiful!
Very pretty David, I enjoyed listening. Allan
Timeless in all ways.
I'm touched, Linda.
Thank you, Linda...
This is such a gorgeous piece of music. I just obtained a copy and can't wait to start learning! I'm afraid to upload it though; I don't think I'll be able to play it as beautifully as this!
Oh, thank you!
I misspoke; I hope he plays it (again) at his concert here at Skunk Hollow, April 22nd.
Thank you, Norbert.
Many thanks for your heartfelt affirmation of my work, Sara!
Dave Thomas Roberts is like Joshua Rifkin one of the few pianist who realize that ragtime is classical music not Honky Tonk or jazz music Bravo
@MisterOrange234 Ah, thank you! That's gratifying to hear...
@MisterOrange234 I appreciate that...best wishes!
@xXHwyStarXx Yes, it was! Thank you.
@sharknosediesel Thank you, Leni!
@lending4free Thanks!
@sutterchip Penultimate? Where's a better version?
Like a Scott Joplin maybe ? :D
No, not really. It would seem so only to someone who knew so little about ragtime as to think that "is all sounds alike."