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“A lot of my approach to the instrument, especially as I've gotten older, is to treat the piano in ways that are not very pianistic - to consider the sounds I'm after first, and to deal with technical considerations later.”

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Michael Hersch

Michael Hersch, born on June 25, 1971, is an accomplished composer known for his unique style that blends modern music with traditional elements. His works have received widespread acclaim in the music world. more

“There are times I'm completely uncomfortable with my works being performed publicly, and I haven't attended certain concerts because the prospect is akin to having a diary read on stage. But there are also situations - whether with an audience of one, or many - where the concert experience can be deeply special, and those experiences are often unpredictable, and wonderful when they occur.”

Certain Situation Audience Wonderful Special Stage Havens Uncomfortable Concerts Unpredictable Diaries Audience Of One

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“I don't think performance out of duty yields very much. Coercion is never the way to go.”

Thinking Way Duty Performances Yield Coercion

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“If people want insights, if they want to swim in the currents of their own time and share the experiences of their time, then it makes sense to engage with the artists of one's own time.”

People Ifs Want Artist Share Currents Insight Make Sense Swim

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“While I believe there is certainly a phenomenon of timelessness in art, the people writing today can comment on today in an exclusive manner.”

People Writing Believe Art Today Courses I Believe Phenomenon Comment Qualified Timelessness

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