I just saw one of the most inspirational musical performances of my life.
His name is Irving Fields and he is a 94 year old pianist.
From difficult Rachmaninoff pieces to songs like New York, New York the old man played for two hours, not using any sheet music. No joke, he played every song by memory -- and he even played requests.
He stood up between each song to explain why he'd chosen to play the following composition, and, an hour into it, he said,
"Okay now it's time for intermission -- not because I need a break... I can keep playing for hours... But this piano needs a break from ME."
The man simply loves music and that's what keeps him going.
I was totally inspired, I don't ever want to quit.
Irving Fields is my new role model.
Supposedly he plays NYC 5 nights a week!!
Amazing.
Love,
CowBella