. . . his playing . . . is one of those rare things that may only come once in a lifetime and even not in one person's life, it may be centuries before there is anyone like that again. He is a funny little fellow only about 30 and plays with his eyes shut practically the whole time, every note every pause and tone colour is reflected in his face and to hear him again, to draw the bow across is a revelation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This musician possesses a rare talent that may not be seen again for centuries.
- In plain terms
- He plays so uniquely that no one might match his skill for a long time.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize and value rare artistic genius when you hear it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes an artist unique?
- Can talent be measured?
Another view
It places high pressure on individual performance over collaboration.
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