Sousarion
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I am a butterfly, scientifically. I invented comedy, in the ancient form, and now explore tragedy too.
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Serious pianist.
Leftist
Publishing originals here: sousarion.com.
Serious pianist.
Leftist
I agree completely. Memorization is a core competency and should be pursued as part of mastery of the music, whether student or professional. Theory training and score analysis can unlock faster memorization.
In performance I lean toward not requiring it in general. Context is definitely important.
In performance I lean toward not requiring it in general. Context is definitely important.
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I agree completely. Memorization is a core competency and should be pursued as part of mastery of the music, whether student or professional. Theory training and score analysis can unlock faster memorization.
In performance I lean toward not requiring it in general. Context is definitely important.
In performance I lean toward not requiring it in general. Context is definitely important.
It’s hard to act and sing on stage with a score. Luckily no singer is on stage for every scene of an opera.
For a soloist, isn’t it common to sing the recital behind the music stand?
Rock bands utilize chord sheets, beat sheets, even lyric sheets.
Do you memorize for cello performances?
For a soloist, isn’t it common to sing the recital behind the music stand?
Rock bands utilize chord sheets, beat sheets, even lyric sheets.
Do you memorize for cello performances?
December 1, 2025 at 2:55 AM
It’s hard to act and sing on stage with a score. Luckily no singer is on stage for every scene of an opera.
For a soloist, isn’t it common to sing the recital behind the music stand?
Rock bands utilize chord sheets, beat sheets, even lyric sheets.
Do you memorize for cello performances?
For a soloist, isn’t it common to sing the recital behind the music stand?
Rock bands utilize chord sheets, beat sheets, even lyric sheets.
Do you memorize for cello performances?
Like improvising, memorization should be viewed as a nice to have — not a requirement. It works for some performers, less so for others. If the musician performs safely, ie, doesn’t take many risks or push interpretive norms, memorization is easier. I’m of the no musical risks no reward camp.
November 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Like improvising, memorization should be viewed as a nice to have — not a requirement. It works for some performers, less so for others. If the musician performs safely, ie, doesn’t take many risks or push interpretive norms, memorization is easier. I’m of the no musical risks no reward camp.
Yesterday’s piece was written in that space:
Seeing and Being Seen.
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Seeing and Being Seen.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Yesterday’s piece was written in that space:
Seeing and Being Seen.
(link in next reply)
Seeing and Being Seen.
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Most recognition happens in fragments.
A glance. A tone. A shift in someone’s face.
We reveal more than we intend, and far less than we think.
(2of4)
A glance. A tone. A shift in someone’s face.
We reveal more than we intend, and far less than we think.
(2of4)
November 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Most recognition happens in fragments.
A glance. A tone. A shift in someone’s face.
We reveal more than we intend, and far less than we think.
(2of4)
A glance. A tone. A shift in someone’s face.
We reveal more than we intend, and far less than we think.
(2of4)
vox philosophorum IV: Seeing and Being Seen
On the beauty of what cannot be fully known
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:47 AM
From my latest piece, Seeing and Being Seen.
November 21, 2025 at 5:46 AM
From my latest piece, Seeing and Being Seen.