Most if not all of you know that classical music, specifically piano and vocal, has been a huge part of my life for the past (apprx.) 12 years in counting. That stated, it was an incredibly lucky opportunity that my dear friend Elesha and I were able to attend a concert of the Five Browns -- five siblings (all gratuated from Julliard School of Music with Bachelor's and Master's degrees) -- playing in Van Wert, OH. The two of us were so excited we could only grin ear to ear at each other by the time we finally got into our seats. And wow...WHAT a concert!!
Of course I remembered to bring everything except my camera, naturally. So, after the performance, I had to resort to using my phone's camera to snap a shot at the siblings signing programs in a neat assembly line. (And yes, both E. and I have signed programs.) Normally, I'm not into that kind of thing, but there is nothing in the history of concert pianists that comes close to the novelty of a family with FIVE concert pianists! And they do play very well -- all highly virtuostic, both together and individually.
The concert itself was halved by an intermission -- each half beginning and ending with arrangements for the five monstrous Steinways together. My personal favorite was the duo that the two brothers, Gregory and Ryan Brown, played called Tarantella (named after, of course, the turantula.) Each Brown has their unique performing style, the three sisters' more visually passionate than the two brothers', but together they moved with the music as one family.
It's mind-boggling to me how not one, not two or three, but all five siblings from a single family can simultaneously be accepted into Julliard, one of the best music schools in the country, and succeed in the narrow road leading to a successful career as a concert pianist. Wow.
It was quite a treat for me, and I know for E. as well. I was afraid to blink for fear of missing something in the split second it took to close my eyes! A fun night indeed, and unthinkably inspiring and motivating.
Alright, I need to go practice.
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