Brendel retired from playing concerts in December 2008, and I was very sad, because although I have many of his CDs, I never had the chance to hear him play a live concert. He gave up performing so that he could concentrate on writing poetry and essays about music.
However, when I was in Wales a few weeks ago, I attended the Hay Literature Festival, and Brendel was one of the guest speakers. I went to hear him talk about his life and his work. He has just published a book of poems, and after the talk, he did a book signing.
He signed my book!
To Quentin teacher:
回覆刪除Your website is so useful that I come here everyday.I like to read your articles.Actually,I am very curious about your life in Taiwan. Because I think Chinese is very difficult to learn,you said pretty good.
I love music too! Brendel is one of the greatest pianists.I think he is really a great pianist!!!
Hi Yvonne!
回覆刪除Thanks for your comment and for your kind words! I'm glad you find the website useful!
Isn't Brendel wonderful? Meeting him was a great privilege for me. Hey, do you want to post some links to your favourite Brendel recordings?
To Quentin teacher:
回覆刪除I just listen to his music in YOUTUBE. haha
You said that I can post links to where?
I didn't know very clear....
By the way~I didn't come to last class ><
Because I'm in Hsinchu,my hometown!
I want to come your another class in the future!!
Hope to see me soon!!haha