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The archetypal British accompanist was Gerald Moore, who lamented his plight just as passionately as Vignoles, despite the fact that he was assisting the likes of Elizabeth Schwarzkopf. "We accompanists," Moore said in his 1960s recording The Unashamed Accompanist, "have our minds above such mundane things as fees.
- What makes a great accompanist?
- What does a piano accompanist do?
- What should an accompanist not do?
- How old is Gerald Moore?
What makes a great accompanist?
It is sensitivity that is the specialism of the accompanist. They must be supremely attentive listeners, able to detect any tempo changes and adapt their playing to suit. Flexibility is another critical quality.
What does a piano accompanist do?
Accompanists—who typically play instruments like piano, organ, or guitar—are professional musicians who make a living by supporting, collaborating with, and sometimes also educating vocalists, choirs, dancers, theater performers, and other artists.
What should an accompanist not do?
The 10 worst things about being an accompanist
- When people say you're 'not a real pianist' ...
- When your soloist asks you to transpose on the spot, because 'they're not really feeling in a B natural mood today'. ...
- When they don't give you the music until the day before. ...
- When people assume you'll be male.
How old is Gerald Moore?
GERALD MOORE IS DEAD AT 87; TOP ACCOMPANIST FOR SINGERS. Gerald Moore, an English pianist whose sensitive performances and articulate advocacy helped elevate accompaniment to a high level of musical endeavor, died in his sleep Friday at his home in Buckinghamshire, England. He was 87 years old. Mr.
