Comments on: Why Art Matters

By: Linda Bi

Linda Bi — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:53:11 +0000

Dear Mr. Harrell,

I am Linda Bi from Xinghai Concert Hall, Guangzhou, China, where you will perform with Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, in May 22, 2010. I am working on the promotion for your concert.

We are really look forward to your great performance.

I am very glad to find your blog and i Learn a lot.
Is it possible for me to write some questions here for better promotion?

thank you very much!

Linda Bi

By: Lynnharrell

Lynnharrell — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:07:11 +0000

Marc was one of my strongest influences- a phenomenal artist his solos in my fathers last recording of 2 Bach cantatas stand as the most profound instument playing of all time..

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:52:01 +0000

Dear Lynn,

Thank you so much for your postings.

Lynn, the greatest member of SFS I ever heard was Mark Lifschey, I have never heard another voice like his, or believe I ever will.

Peace,

Robert

By: Anne Marie Griffin

Anne Marie Griffin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:03:22 +0000

Dear Lynn,
Our public library in Rochester MN posted your blog on their Facebook page. Since we are dealing with budget cuts and financial challenges for all sorts of public and private organizations it was especially heartwarming to read. I posted a couple of quotes on my page and hope that others will read the speech and be moved to act in support of arts organizations. I believe that our humanity will depend on it.

Thank you!

Anne Marie

By: Karl Paulnack

Karl Paulnack — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:05:27 +0000

Dear Lynn,

We are distantly related–sort of. My teacher, Brooks Smith, was one of the many collaborating pianists you have performed with during your distinguished career, and I still remember, from our lessons at USC together, how much he esteemed you and how he valued your collaborations together.

Let me say how honored I am that you chose to post my parents’ talk on your website. Without ever having met you, you have been one of my teachers for many years now, as is so often the case in the magical and mysterious way in which we hand music down from one generation to the next.

I wish you well, and I thank you for your many contributions to our art.

Sincerely,

Karl Paulnack

By: Stephanie Rzewnicki

Stephanie Rzewnicki — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:01:41 +0000

Thank you Lynn and Jane! I will share this with my friends and my students. Merry Christmas from Columbus!
~Steph

By: Jayne

Jayne — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:55:43 +0000

This is a truly amazing piece. I read it on Christmas Day, which seems so perfect. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Jayne…an amateur but passionate cellist

By: lynn harrell

lynn harrell — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:45:06 +0000

Dear Rob:
Yes , a friend sent it to me . It is remarkable, and so true! The Greeks were right! send it on, and give my regards to Rufus Olivier ,if your paths cross… Were you there during Lifschey’s years? (one of my biggest influences ! ) Lynn

By: Rob Weir

Rob Weir — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:56:10 +0000

Wow, Lynn. What a terrific story and collection of thoughts from Mr. Paulnack. Thanks very much for sharing this. It’s certainly making the rounds amongst my fellow musicians of the San Francisco Symphony. (I’m a bassoonist)
Seasons greetings to you.

Rob Weir