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Celebrating the vocal arts.(Dear Reader)(Editorial)
Like most members of MTNA, I'm in the piano world--teaching and performing. MTNA has an interesting dual role; it is the only national organization for piano teachers, but at the same time it is the only umbrella association for teachers of ALL instruments. Occasionally I hear from those in the "non-piano" sector that they can feel (understandably) just a bit marginalized.
So this column will be about--singing. Like quite a few pianists I know, I'm crazy about singers. Pianists emulate the singing voice when shaping a melody, we love to accompany good singers, and we erupt, alarmingly at times, in our own impassioned version of "singing" while teaching a lyrical Chopin Nocturne.
Therefore, I'd like to congratulate and thank MTNA for featuring, in a high-profile way, recitals by notable singers in our recent conferences. This year in Atlanta we were treated to the art of tenor Anthony Dean Griffey. The ineffable sweetness of Griffey's voice, the honest freshness of his delivery, culminated for me in his encore rendition of "This Little Light of Mine"--so hushed and heartfelt that the impersonal ...
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