Music gives voice to the voiceless, efficacy to the marginalized and a sense of belonging to the isolated and divided. Music is contagious. It propagates ideas and disseminates information. Music is vital. It shows us what we live for, and fight for. And perhaps most importantly, music creates resonance out of our diversity, empowering us in our interconnectedness. Â
The Power of Music and Gershwin Read More »
This is the English translation of my Japanese article for Nikkan San, as a part of my bi-weekly column, “The Way of the Pianist.” “Good morning!” “It’s getting cold, isn’t it?” “Bundle up! Stay warm!” “Take care.” “Have a good day!” As we approach the busy-ness of the holiday season, the smiles exchanged with passers-by slow
Cherishing the Repeats Read More »
During my four-day trip to Japan a few weeks ago, I visited the 11th-century Byodoin Temple in Uji, Kyoto. There, I fell in love with the 52 Bodhisattvas, 27 of which held an instrument like bell and drum, flute and pipes, lyre and koto.
Bodhisattvas with instruments Read More »
During World War II, when they were just fighting for their day to day survival, our grandparents would not have been able to imagine that their Jewish and Japanese grandchildren would share the stage in Los Angeles in the twenty-first century.
Music for Empathy, and World Peace Read More »
To convert a passionate and urgent conviction into a sustainable, perpetual and constructive action requires perspective, and the ability to strategize.
Why We Should Not “Hug the Keys” Read More »