Hello Michael,

On (08 Sep 19) MICHAEL LOO wrote to RUTH HAFFLY...

the modern piano was sized for meaty German man hands.
It is a big advantage for those with big hands, for
example Rachmaninoff, who could reach a 13th, and a
big disadvantage for those with small hands, but that
hasn't stopped Alicia De Larrocha (less than an octave,
like you) or Vladimir Ashkenazy (octave, like me).

I'll haave to ask Rachel what her son can reach--he's tall and thin. He's been playing the piano for about 10 years now; she's sent some clips from time to time. That kid is good!

How old is he, and what sorts of things is he playing?

The most recent video is of him playing portions of Mozart's Concerto in
D Minor accompanied by his teacher on a second piano. I bookmarked the
link so I can find it again. I'll play it while you all are here.


Regards,

Stephen
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