So there are computer labs at St. John's. Obviously. But the Internet, while decent for web research, email, and browsing, will not permit one to watch Youtube videos - the bandwidth is too small.
Why is this a problem, you may ask? Normally it wouldn't be. But the greatest interpreter of Chopin and Schubert I have ever heard (Krystian Zimerman, a Pole) is on Youtube and I do not own any of his recordings. I have never heard anyone play the Schubert Impromptus or the Chopin Ballades with more grace, poise, and musical sensitivity. His Ballade No.2 in F major is an exquisite jewel.
In addition, the finest Scarlatti interpreter, Ivo Pogorelich ( Czech Republic) is also on Youtube. His Scarlatti is the cleanest, finest, and effortless playing I have ever heard. Hearing him play, you could imagine that Scarlatti intended that his sonatas be performed on a nine-foot Steinway.
So; two fine artists, both of whom are removed from me.
And I am deprived.
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You poor, poor baby. What happened to the St John's library owning all music you could ever dream of?
Good point. But it only has Domenico Scarlatti on vinyl and by HARPSICHORD. Ugh. The piano is so much more musical! (apologies to Ralph Kirkpatrick)
It has all the Chopin I could ever want by Garrick Olsen - a fine performer to be sure. His Etudes are wonderful. But the Ballades.....
No, the proper Ballade interpreter must be Krystian Zimerman. (sigh)
Deprived is such a strong word... Have you tried accessing it through a library, college or local?
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