Congratulations on your amazing performance tonight!!! I was so touched by your playing and interpretaion of Dvorak Cello Concerto.

I still cannot forget your Boston debut of Schumann Cello Concerto as well as your master class at BU three year ago. They are very inspiring. I wish you can come to Boston often.

Bravo! Enjoy your stay in Boston!

Best,
Michelle ^^

Hi Michael, no, I didn’t mean a private lesson, but in case you had connections if you could set up a masterclass – I know, far too short-notice, but sometimes people know people, and then all over the sudden one can ge something done, even on short notice. And you are right, I have absolutely no experience teaching people who are more or less in the beginning stages. I did teach beginngers on the piano when I was 16 years old, but never on the cello, so maybe it wouldn’t be so interesting for you at the end anyway.

Thanks for writing, best wishes,
Alban

I used to play a little piano and horn in high school, and I was lucky enough to get some tickets from my instructor to be able to attend a variety of symphony concerts. However, I have never seen anyone play with as much finesse and charisma as you. I really loved how beautifully you played Dvorak tonight in Boston (and he’s already one of my favorite composers)! It is very exciting and inspiring to see such passion in artists. It was truly a memorable experience – thanks so much!

I just had the pleasure of hearing you play Dvorak’s Cello Concerto earlier this evening. I’ve always wanted to hear this piece live, and your playing definitely did it justice. “Bravo!” again and viel glueck on Saturday’s concert!

Didn’t check your blog until just now. I wasn’t sure if I understood you correctly. Are you are offering to give me a private lesson on Sunday morning?! If so, that’s very kind of you. I find the idea thrilling and scary. I would be very self-conscious playing for you–I’m a 56-year-old who is now a book 5 Suzuki player. Not the level of student you are used to. Anyways, I have no idea of how to work out the details. So I think it won’t happen this time. Thanks for the very surprising offer. I’ll try to say hello after the concert on Saturday. If you have any other ideas, I’ll check the blog before I leave very early Fri. am for Boston.

Hi Tinger, yes, the jetting around looks crazy, but it isn’t, because the day has sooo many hours, and traveling is so relaxing these days that it is actually more stressful sitting at home and not playing or traveling. Well, I am exaggerating a bit, I like being home, but the joy of playing outplays by far the bit of stress of being on the road. Also it is not so bad playing a couple of concerts with one orchestra, since that allows you to really settle in one hotel room and feel at home…

Hi Michael,
I’ll give my best on Saturday since you are coming extra from so far! No, no masterclass, I am sorry – there might be a private lesson you are happy to attend, but otherwise nothing set up. Would have liked though – so maybe you have connection and can set something up for Sunday morning? I am not leaving back home until the afternoon…
Enjoy Boston and hopefully the Dvorak as well,

best wishes to everybody,

Alban

I’m traveling from Ithaca, N.Y. to hear you play the Dvorak with the Boston Symphony on Saturday. Been waiting over a year to hear you live. Wondering if you will be conducting any master classes in Boston. I’m a newbie cellist and would love to attend one. Enjoy Boston!

Best wishes

Bill and Barbara Clarke.

I’m sure you heard that from other people, but I personally must say again that it is really unbelievable what private stuff you tell in your blog… Almost shocking 😛