In Reply to: Women play differently than men? posted by Doubtless on March 10, 2000 at 13:24:00:
Pay absolutely no attention to what the guy below me says Doubtless, this is an interesting subject. To say it will lead to racial arguments, is too ludicrous to dignify with an answer. Sounds as if a very familiar tape is starting to play again, I sincerely hope that the stop button is pressed. Your question is about music and emotions, and unless I'm mistaken, that's what we're here for.At one time, I felt there were differences too, but I was 180 degrees away from the article you read and what you think, in that I felt women conveyed much more feeling in their playing. I thought I heard a passion and tenderness with them, that I didn't with men. When I brought this subject up with a couple of different friends who listen to classical music, each time they disagreed, and then I was given examples of male musicians who play with emotion, which of course I countered with female musicians.
It's easy to put on some music, and because of your biases, believe one way or the other when you listen to it. But, if I heard a piece being played without knowing whether it was performed by a male or female, could I tell? Nope, I don't believe I could, how about you?
John
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- Re: Women play differently than men? - John E 18:48:41 03/10/00 (4)
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