Gerardo wrote:

>Well,it is true,in a composer,unfortunately the explanation for it is maybe
>too long (is a kind of psycological analisis).  But in a performer it could
>be very easy.  Even in the famous superstars (who are very discreet and
>sober),you can see,and ear it under an intuitive actitude.

I agree.  my piano teacher always tells me when I am playing Rachmaninoff
lazily, "play like a man"!!!!!!!!  Phisically man have more power and mass
and therefore can play large and difficult chords fuller and louder.  Also
emotionaly and intellectualy there are many many differences that I can't
get into a mere letter.  i am not saying that I can always identify the sex
of the performer but I can many times.  I would like to emphasize again:
Richter, my favorite pianist, Is the most masculine of players and anyone
who knows his playing knows this.  The modesty, the intellect, the power,
power, power.

"Gal Shalev" <[log in to unmask]>