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Alexandra Baych Alexandra Reviews Pittsburgh Piano Trio at Carengie Hall  Classical music isn't for everyone. Some people can't stand the elongated notes, the complex rhythms, or even the piano accompaniments. But for me at least, it's really a privilege. Maybe its my own attempt at playing the violin that gives me such respect for those people who train their whole lives to simply perform for this occasion. In any case, try it out, once, because who knows? It just might blow you away. The trio in Carnegie Hall didn't blow me away...well, not until the last few pieces. They played extraordinarily well and very smoothly. The one complaint I did have was that the cello player breathed so deeply that sometimes it detracted from the actual musical piece. But then again, it's those moments that made the music human and gave it life. Personally, I didn't appreciate the opera piece sung (in Russian, with translations written in the playbill) because I could not relate to the dramatized notes, screeches and vibrations when she sang. I definitely would agree that this singer, Natalya Kraevsky, knew a thing or two about singing, but it just didn't affect me. My best suggestion for anyone wanting to try out some classical music for the first time is to stay till the end. The first few pieces that were played were good, but the last left me with a feeling of real emotion. They were so lively and well played that they made the evening just that much better. Overall it was a good night, well spent, and hey I even felt an air of culture seeping into my teenage skin... and who knows maybe you will too. |