![]() ![]() At the moment they seem to be encouraging children into bad habits for the sake of ratings, possibly at the expense of those children's futures. Because, if not, they should seriously think about what they're doing. I'm wondering if these talent shows have any prohibitions other than stuff which is obviously dangerous (high-wire act without a safety net or something). (And yes, I remember seeing an eight-year-old Russian girl doing something of the sort in a YouTube video, and was appalled rather than impressed, although I'm sure a talent show audience would be thrilled.) It would basically be a performance that would be quite unremarkable if the performer were ten years older. ![]() To me, this would be like seeing a seven-year-old enter a TV talent show and proceed to dance (on pointe) something like the Black Swan variation, imitated from something she'd seen online, without a real appreciation of much beyond the steps and no real attempt at characterization. Another thing that helps the ratings is the self-taught aspect, meaning that finding a good teacher would be counterproductive to the impact of the singer at the show. But then, those are the exact arias which most impress the audiences and the judges, and of course that's the very thing which helps the shows get good ratings. ![]() They're pointing out deficiencies of technique which are likely to not only impede progress but also result in injury if not corrected sooner rather than later, and also explaining why the arias being chosen for these shows are unsuitable for untrained youngsters. It sounds as though professionals are genuinely worried for these young girls (not including Alma in this) who are singing showy opera arias at talent shows at very young ages and without much if any training. I was looking at some YouTube videos of Alma Deutsch and of Amira Willighagen, and it raised an issue I've already been a bit concerned about, especially after also seeing the one of Laura Bretan at America's Got Talent and reading some of what professional singers have said about her. Another person living through and for music. I used to work with his father in Liverpool and have always admired what he did for the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra when he could have had more lucrative appointments earlier. He was a bit of a podigy himself at eleven and his successful career was predicted for him at that age by other conductors and musicians. It was lovely to see Simon Rattle talking about her as well. playing that violin concerto completely from memory a gift one is born with definitely!! Will keep an eye out for her in the future and hope she does "do" a ballet!! Her confidence is so much part of her relationship to her creativity and love of music that conductors and mature musicians can relate to her and she to them perfectly without them having to worry that she is advising them as an eleven year old. And if you win the pennant, there's immortality," says Gjerdingen.I watched the BBC programme about this little girl ( though hardly the right description of her) and was absolutely fascinated by her.Īlthough she has this extreme precociocity( not sure if I can even spell the word!) she is so naturally in her talent that she comes across as extremely lovable. She speaks the style of Mendelssohn, as if she were a native speaker," he tells Pelley. He sees unlimited potential for such a gifted girl. She has a chance to make a significant mark says Robert Gjerdingen, a professor of music at Northwestern in Chicago and a consultant on Deutscher's musical education for several years. But I think I would prefer to be the first Alma than to be the second Mozart." But I think I would prefer to be the first Alma than to be the second Mozart." "Of course, I love Mozart and I would have loved him to be my teacher. "I know that they mean it to be very nice to compare me to Mozart," she says, "Of course, I love Mozart and I would have loved him to be my teacher. When Pelley points out that Mozart also premiered his first opera at the same age, Deutscher is polite, but firm. She set herself apart from other prodigies when she composed an opera when she was just 10 - a feat requiring mastery of all the instruments in the orchestra. Alma Deutscherĭeutscher has been playing piano and violin since the age of 3 and started playing her own melodies at 4. The young British virtuoso, a natural composer who plays piano and violin, discusses and demonstrates her incredible musicality in a profile by Scott Pelley on the next edition of 60 Minutes Sunday, Nov. Alma Deutscher could be as gifted as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, but the 12-year-old prodigy gently pushes away a comparison to the musical genius, insisting she has her own unique talent. ![]()
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