I don't get many opportunities to interview world class cellists, but this guy was great. Haimovitz has almost singlehandedly re-defined his instrument in the 21st century, exploiting its expressiveness and tactile immediacy in the realms of classical, contemporary and even rock. ('Kashmir', for solo cello?)
I mentioned Glenn Gould, a guy from an earlier generation who similarly assaulted the conventions of his musical pedigree, and he talked at length in rapturous admiration.
This may be a challenging piece to write, but definitely a cool interview. Dog still hunts, I guess.
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