Classical musicians fake it
23 January 2009 Del.icio.us Technorati StumbleUpon

Anybody who watched the inauguration this past Tuesday may have seen an amazing performance by Yo-Yo Ma (known for playing cello) and Itzhak Perlman (known for playing violin). These men are considered virtuoso's and some consider them the best in the world at their respective instruments. What you didn't know is that you weren't actually listening to them play. According to an article by the New York Times, Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman performed in sync with a recording due to weather conditions, although it was a recording they made. The tune they played was called "Air and Simple Gifts" and was written specifically for the inauguration by John Williams (the guy that did the music for Star Wars). Good thing they didn't get Danny Elfman.

Speaking of Yo-Yo Ma, check out this amazing performance of 'Panxolina'. Last night I heard Stephen Colbert suggest Yo-Yo Ma use more vibrato during these troubled times and I have to say, I concur.

Lastly, Geoffrey and I have yet another show. This time it will be at the Mad Hatter in Farmville on April 4th at 8pm. More information regarding our upcoming performances will be forthcoming and as always check out the 'Events' section on the left.