The book presentation was last week, yet I was so impressed I couldn't
quite write it all down. It is like receiving a beautiful parcel and not
daring to open it for fear the charm would disappear. But now it still
holds. The title is wonderful. So was the presentation. It is a book
with memories of how music came to be important in Bart's life. Yet also
the sadder memories like the loss of his parents and twin sister were
honestly spoken about. One could feel the lingering pain and uneasiness. One
could feel the honesty. Interviewer, Anna Luyten and interviewee both bared part of their souls, without making the audience feel they are voyeurs, even when speaking about love and loss. Although knowing Bart for a while, I learned more about him. The book are memories beginning with his first piano lesson, when he fell in love with which instrument, the place of music in general in his life. He also is a longtime Zen practitioner. Of course the radio voice from Klara, Flemish classical music radio channel, provided some excellent music: Bach played on the accordion by Bart Wils was wonderfully moving. Now I am looking for a chunk of free time to relax and eat the cherries. Of course, the Permeke auditorium was well filled with all kind of interesting and interested people. A zen like experience, closed with a glass of wine and the chatter of friendly voices.
The book presentation was last week, yet I was so impressed I couldn't
quite write it all down. It is like receiving a beautiful parcel and not
daring to open it for fear the charm would disappear. But now it still
holds. The title is wonderful. So was the presentation. It is a book
with memories of how music came to be important in Bart's life. Yet also
the sadder memories like the loss of his parents and twin sister were
honestly spoken about. One could feel the lingering pain and uneasiness. One
could feel the honesty. Interviewer, Anna Luyten and interviewee both bared part of their souls, without making the audience feel they are voyeurs, even when speaking about love and loss. Although knowing Bart for a while, I learned more about him. The book are memories beginning with his first piano lesson, when he fell in love with which instrument, the place of music in general in his life. He also is a longtime Zen practitioner. Of course the radio voice from Klara, Flemish classical music radio channel, provided some excellent music: Bach played on the accordion by Bart Wils was wonderfully moving. Now I am looking for a chunk of free time to relax and eat the cherries. Of course, the Permeke auditorium was well filled with all kind of interesting and interested people. A zen like experience, closed with a glass of wine and the chatter of friendly voices.
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