Together, these two soloists are 189 years old

Together, these two soloists are 189 years old

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norman lebrecht

July 24, 2017

At Musica Mundi in Belgium last night, Ivry Gitlis played duets with Menahem Pressler.

Ivry was born in 1922, Menahem in 1923.

Long may they endure.

Comments

  • Analeck Kram-Hammerbauer says:
    July 24, 2017 at 5:22 pm

    “Man solle aufhören, wenn es am schönsten ist.”

    — Philipp Lahm

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  • Gerald Robbins says:
    July 24, 2017 at 5:32 pm

    God Bless Ivry Gitlis and Menahem Pressler. Infinity of their Genius and Mastery, a gift they share together and with us, their fans, admirers, students, and colleagues.

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  • Gaffney Feskoe says:
    July 24, 2017 at 8:37 pm

    +1!

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  • Anna M Thompson says:
    July 25, 2017 at 12:23 am

    Music is the gift of life.

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