Seymour Bernstein: Bach-Kempff, "Siciliano"

[@Beyondabsence]

The most beautiful rendition I've ever heard. Thank you Mr. Bernstein.

Maëstro, I recently discovered not only your work, but your absolutely amazing human being. You’re the master like I had described him in my book “Even ZEN in the Art of Singing? - To listen with the eyes and to see with the ears”. This is a phrase, my singing teacher, the Swiss Mozart Soprano Maria Stalder taught me. But one day, I told her, that I had discovered this saying within the Japanese ZEN Buddhism. She became furious and replied: “Rubbish ZEN! This is learning, how to sing!” In the Book, I had described this master, not as a Singer, but as a human being, who paints his life with his singing, his writing, his being on to the linen of life. And you, Maëstro, gave a similar response to the question on how you would like to be remembered. And this human being, that you are, floats into the Brahms, after you had told the story of the old woman, who had met Brahms himself with such a sublime humour and after that you play the Brahms with eternal quality. And now this eternal piece of Bach-Kempf... I have to repeat it once more and once more... May God bless you and your path on earth. We will always remember you. Humble, Bruno With this meditation session, I start my masterclasses though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYPIi2Ckl6-hatE This is my video response (with Mercedes Oldtimer - Soundtrack sung by myself and English Subs): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJPbm3SEmqqXsK8

[@javierahermosa]

This is a sublime rendition. If I could only stop listening to it...

[@davideanniballi]

Thank you Mr. Bernstein

[@snowmaiden8189]

Dear Seymour, it is always a feast to listen to your poetical, pastel colored playing and to be touched by your mastership. I am so curious, to listen to the two pieces later on today! But first of all I would like to congratulate you with the great feast of your birth on this amazing earth! It is such an honor to celebrate this beautiful April day with you, when all the trees are in full bloom and clusters of lavenderblue wisteriaflowers spread their delicate sweet perfume in the morning breeze! The song of the merle is heard again on the eaves! All this delight of nature, I would love to offer to you today! And life has begun anew, along with each and every touch of your fingers on the piano keys, the touch and its light, that you only owe! Thank you for sharing your life and music with us! Happy Birthday Dear Seymour, great master! 💐✨💐✨💐

[@SeymourBernstein]

Daisy, your comments moved me deeply. My deepest thanks for your generous support of my work. Seymour

[@W-HealthPianoExercises]

A Living Human Treasure ❤️

[@carrieto3431]

Comfort me with the tenderest whisper , thank you to my dearest teacher❤️

[@SeymourBernstein]

Dear Carrie, what a moving response to my playing. Heartfelt thank you. Seymour

[@크라운-e8i]

Happy birthday Seymour! Your piano medley always gives me a deep thinking and a relaxing time. I am in Korea and I am always cheering for you! Thank you so much.

[@SeymourBernstein]

Thank you for your birthday wishes. I am deeply moved by your message. Seymour

[@SeymourBernstein]

Dear 크라운, thank you so much. Seymour

[@SandroRussoPianist]

You made a poem of beauty and lyricism out of it!!! How nice to also hear a conversation between those C#-D inner voices!

[@SeymourBernstein]

A praise from someone whom I have praised extravagantly. Thank you Sandro. Seymour

[@WillJacobsLovesFilm]

Immaculately performed, Seymour. You have the inimitable ability to imbue every note with unmitigated truth. I gleam with reverence!

[@SeymourBernstein]

This means a great deal to me. Deep gratitude and affectionate wishes. Seymour

[@jonathanidiagbonya1103]

Thanks for your inspiration Seymour. God bless you!

[@birgitnj]

What a treat you're giving us on the eve of your birthday, Seymour. No flutist could play it more beautifully.

[@SeymourBernstein]

Birgit, heartfelt thanks for your generous and extravagant response. Seymour

[@ThePianoVault]

Always an absolute pleasure to listen to you speak about or play the piano Seymour. What a wonderful sense of control you achieve here. Thank you. Darren

[@SeymourBernstein]

Dear Darren, I deeply appreciate your response. Thank you so much, Seymour

[@SeymourBernstein]

Daren, what a lovely response to my playing. I deeply appreciate it. Warm wishes to you. Seymour

[@Alastair6]

You have such a wonderful touch. Very nice performance. Thank you.

[@SeymourBernstein]

Thank you Alastair. Seymout

[@shirleykirsten8071]

Happy Birthday with Best Wishes!

[@SeymourBernstein]

So dear of you Shirley. Heartfelt thanks. Seymour

[@ThepianistinUSA]

Heaven on earth . Thank you 🙏🏼

[@shirleykirsten8071]

Very beautiful as always!

[@SeymourBernstein]

Dear SHirley, always devoted and supportive. Heartfelt thanks. Seymour

[@7upchill]

You are a best pianist ever forever to me! Finding an your update is always the happiest moment of the daytime. It's a gift to all of us. I sincerely appreciate for uploading the video to communicate with us like this. The sound of the piano is like a tender word. I wish your happiness and joy just like Schumann's widmung for Clara. Do you like that piece too?

[@SeymourBernstein]

Dear Hansun B. your generous response to my playing moved me deeply. Yes, I love Schumann's Widmung. I recorded it. It's on You Tube. Heartfelt gratitude.Seymour

[@lindakarus4324]

My heart is always with you when you play. Your technicians did a wonderful job! That was the best birthday present of all, wasn't it--to have your piano just right. I'm sorry I missed wishing you an especially beautiful birthday, but I'll do it belatedly now, and thank you immensely for your wonderful contributions to my happiness. I wish I could return the favor somehow. I just hope you're getting as much joy out of it as we all are. Your Siciliano just replaced Nikolayeva's on the top of my list.

[@SeymourBernstein]

Linda, how dear of you. Thank you for your beautiful response to my playing. It moved me deeply. Seymour

[@peacelovebliss]

This is poetry ❤️

[@DenizInanComposer]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@SeymourBernstein]

My deepest thanks. Seymour

[@SeymourBernstein]

Dear Deniz, thank you for your generous response. Seymour

[@SeymourBernstein]

Thank you Deniz for such a beautiful response. Seymour

[@lionsonggg]

It's already 2:36AM in Korea now. but I cannot fall asleep because of your beautiful playing. I'm emotionally moved. Thank you so much!!!!! And.... It's a bit late, Happy Birthday to you!!^ㅁ^

[@SeymourBernstein]

Dear 이송화, I am overwhelmed by your response to my playing. My deepest appreciation. Cam Semnida. Seymour

[@松野洸]

I'm so sorry that I'm not enough at English to express my repect for you. Thank you for your existence.

[@SeymourBernstein]

Thank you so much for your heart-warming response to my playing Seymour

[@SeymourBernstein]

Dear 松野洸, you expressed everything in a few words. I was deeply moved by your response to me playing. Cam semnida. Seymour

[@SeymourBernstein]

Dear 松野洸 , your response moved me deeply. Thank you. Seymour

[@松野洸]

Dear Seymour, thank you for your reply. I came to know you since your film impressed me deeply. From then, I respect you like as my master. I'm honoured to receive the master's reply as many as three time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.

[@computerdynamo]

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