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Hello,

Please comment my son's performance of ABEGG. Eli is 12. The recording is from Toronto Kiwanis Music Festival.

NOTE: Left pedal was malfunctioning, and therefore you will hear two "weird" sounds at the Theme.

Eli Karpinsky - ABEGG - 2009-02-17

Thank you!
Gregory Karpinsky
gregory@tiv.net

Not a lot to say, and any critiques of real importance would come from professionals. The number of young people his age who can bring that kind of control to that sort of music is quite small.

I noticed on your web site that he has quite a good feel for Mozart. Young kids often don't 'get' Mozart and it comes off sounding quite mechanical. Not him. His phrasing seemed rock solid.

Thank you very much, Piano*Dad!

P.S. I liked Anthony's performances very much!

Have you noticed any changes in how he handles nerves? Lot's of kids start to feel the effects of the stage more strongly as they get into their teens. I know we have faced that and he has adjusted to it with some rearrangement of how he prepares (many more small performance before the bigger ones).

Whoa! That is some fantastic playing. Thanks for sharing. He's a real gifted child.

Thanks for your comments!
Here is three recent recordings:

http://www.EliKarpinsky.com/Audio.html

Will be happy to hear your opinion
G.K.

WOW!

I was Playing lego and throwing my Voice With my Brother ( I liked playing the damsel in distress and he was always the enemy :P )


I hope your son is happy with his Accomplishment and ability

That's Unbelieveable playing.... he Doesn't play liek a 12 year old

have you considered showing off on Youtube?

i mean he's Rather good. And If you're good you may as well brag About it just a wee bit eh?



Cheers and have Fun!

Iber


By the way, What piano is used in the first Recording?
I recall the Kiwanis Music Festival when i was in School
Fun times :P

2Iberville:

We have a Yamaha A1 and a Yamaha upright at home - used those two for the Concerto and for the Etude. At the Kiwanis, there was an instrument whose name I already forgot (not the best one, unfortunately).

Youtube - yes, of course. Will do.

Thank you very much for your comments

- Gregory Karpinsky
(The Proud Dad whose son plays 100 times better than himself !!!)

Thanks for responding
I am sorry I have not responded - Pms work better I think :P

Please let us know when you have youtube clips up,

[completely off-topic- please indulge me a moment]
I've yet to check your Home page, But I did look at Lena's Art. WOW!
talk about a Gifted lot ! My Mum Painted too- But NOTHING like this. These are gorgeous , vibrant use of colour. Ok I just realised you're "local" So I may take the trip down from Kingston to see her Studio!
I painted In School and Loved to put lots of paint on the canvas. I loved to put it on with not only big brushes but a puty knive! :drool:
Ok back to feasting my eyes on those pics

Cheers Gregory!

Iber
[/completely off-topic- please indulge me a moment]

We made a new recording of ABEGG, this time in a studio:

http://www.elikarpinsky.com/Audio.html


Thanks to everyone for your comments!