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RE: We do?

I agree with you on this one. The real question is, exactly what is meant by "great technique" or "technical virtuosity". There was a shallow, simplistic, "circus trick" concept of virtuosity that was common at least by the early 19th century.

The violinist who premiered the Beethoven concerto was famous for being able to play the violin upside down, though I don't believe he played the Beethoven that way. That shallow "circus trick" concept of virtuosity had a large popular following through most the 19th century, though most serious musicians and composers disdained it.

IMO, with today's high-tech recording, we have a different, but no less shallow, "circus trick" concept of virtuosity. And we still have true virtuosity. A true technical virtuoso can play all the notes and also do it in a musical, compelling way.


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