Fastest pianist on earth sets out on go-slow tour

Fastest pianist on earth sets out on go-slow tour

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norman lebrecht

November 16, 2014

Lubomyr Melnyk made a (small) name for himself by claiming to play 19.5 notes per second, which is more than most of us want to hear.

Overwhelmed by international indifference, he has now composed a rather beautiful slow tune. He’s coming to the Royal Albert Hall next week.

lubomyr_melynk_evertina

Comments

  • Alexander Brown says:

    Beautiful! This could almost be an aria by Puccini!!!!

    • Gerhard says:

      If he keeps at it and would one day reach let’s say 20,69 notes per sec., would you regard this as an even greater musical achievement?

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