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Jonathan Biss & Adam Haslett on Anxiety, Depression, and Music (Healing with Music Series)
PUC-fan-favorite pianist Jonathan Biss came to our Healing with Music series alongside Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist Adam Haslett for an intimate reflection on anxiety, depression, and music.
In 2021, shortly upon the culmination of a decade-long project recording all of Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas, Jonathan Biss took the rare step of publicly confronting a subject often considered taboo within the performing arts. He described his struggles with crippling anxiety and the severe effects that a solitary performing career had on his mental health in his instantly popular memoir Unquiet: My Life with Beethoven, produced for Audible’s Words + Music series. Having been celebrated as “one of today’s foremost Beethoven exponents” (The Chicago Tribune) ever since making his New York Philharmonic debut playing the composer under the baton of Kurt Masur when he was just 21-years-old, the pianist gave voice to the ways in which Beethoven-and music, in general-helped him heal from his anxiety as much as he had contributed to it.
Adam Haslett’s prolific career includes three critically acclaimed and nationally bestselling works of fiction, in addition to his journalism on culture and politics for The Financial Times, Esquire, New York Magazine, The New Yorker, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, The Nation, and The Atlantic, among others. His second novel, Imagine Me Gone, was a finalist for the National Book Award, won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and was named one of the 20 best novels of the decade by Literary Hub. It was also finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, whose judges described it as “the quiet and compassionate saga of a family whose world is shaped by mental illness and the challenges and joys of caring for each other.” Drawing on his father’s suicide, Imagine Me Gone is the most personal book he has written-in his words, an attempt to “put the reader as far into the mind of someone with anxiety and depression as I can, and let them take from that what they will.”
ABOUT THE HEALING WITH MUSIC SERIES
Humans have been using sounds as a way to exist and endure since the start of time. As we return to the concert hall after the trauma of a pandemic, we are guided by artists whose stories of resilience in facing illness and personal upheaval shed light on music’s profound impact in events combining conversation and live performance. This video profile was streamed as part of the live Healing with Music event.
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Princeton University Concerts (PUC) Announces the 2024-25 Season
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Tickets are on sale for the Princeton University Concerts (PUC) 2024-25 Season starting April 3, 2024. The concert season runs September 26, 2024 through April 10, 2025. You can find out more at puc.princeton.edu Soundtrack: J.S. Bach French Suite No.5 in G Major, BWV 816, Gigue Benjamin Grosvenor, Piano at Princeton University Concerts (PUC), November 2017
Music, Dance, Parkinson's: Dance for PD® (Healing with Music Series)
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“What happens to me when my feet feel like glue and they’re stuck on the floor - I sometimes cannot walk, but I can dance…the music leads me to a place where I am weightless” shares Cyndy, a participant of Dance for PD® (Parkinson’s Disease). Developed by the Mark Morris Dance Group into a model for classes in more than 300 communities and 25 countries, the program applies the insight and techn...
Princeton University Concerts (PUC) presents Mahler Chamber Orchestra in Virtual Reality
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North American Premiere Thursday, January 18 through Sunday, January 21, 2024 Woolworth Music Center, Princeton University Campus The Mahler Chamber Orchestra returns to Princeton - in virtual reality! With the aid of VR headsets you will be transported to a fully immersive world of music in which you can move around (or through/over/under!) the musicians as a multi-dimensional recording respon...
Do-Re-Meet: Social Events for Music Lovers
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Get to know other music-enthusiasts through this program of social events , paired with concerts on Princeton University Concerts’ Performances Up Close series! Do-Re-Meet events are facilitated by The Singles Group (TheSinglesGroup.com).
Pianist Fred Hersch on Responding to Illness Through Jazz (Healing with Music Series)
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“A living legend” (The New Yorker) within jazz’s piano pantheon, fifteen-time GRAMMY nominee Fred Hersch was also one of the first openly gay, HIV-positive jazz musicians. Amidst the demands of an internationally celebrated career, he spent several months in an AIDS-related coma in 2008. He made his Princeton University Concerts debut as part of our Healing with Music series to discuss this pro...
Cellist Joshua Roman on Living with Long COVID as a Musician (Healing with Music Series)
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Extraordinary cellist and TED Senior Fellow Joshua Roman-the epitome of health prior to the pandemic-has suffered from long-haul COVID-19 syndrome since January 2021. Even amidst debilitating fatigue, he has since dedicated himself to a vigorous touring schedule with a renewed sense of gratitude and urgency. An avid believer in the healing power of music, Roman came to Princeton University Conc...
Joyce DiDonato brings EDEN to PUC
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Joyce DiDonato brings EDEN to PUC
MUSICAL PREVIEW: Takács String Quartet with Julien Labro, Bandonéon
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We finally return to the concert hall after an almost two-year pandemic hiatus! To mark this special occasion, “one of the world’s greatest string quartets” (The New York Times) returns for their 22nd appearance on our series with a fellow familiar face-dazzling accordionist and bandoneón virtuoso Julien Labro. Together, they herald the next chapter in Princeton University Concerts’ 129-year hi...
Breathe In Music: About Princeton University Concerts' Music Meditation Program
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Imagine sitting with your eyes closed, your body still, your awareness heightened as you follow simple, gentle, meditation instruction. And then, as you take a breath, music performed by a world-class musician fills your focus… Our internationally-acclaimed Music Meditation program, launched in 2015, is a collaboration with the Princeton University Office of Religious Life. Encompassing live ev...
Joyce DiDonato's #SingForToday, This Land is Your Land
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Watch Joyce DiDonato perform a special arrangement of "This Land is Your Land," including her own original verse, accompanied by guitarist Alex Garrobé. This music video is part of Joyce's #SingForToday web series, co-produced by Princeton University Concerts and the University Musical Society of the University of Michigan. To view the full video, with conversation, visit princetonuniversitycon...
Unmasking the Arts: Episode 6 - Helga Davis in Conversation with musician Rhiannon Giddens
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American musician Rhiannon Giddens, a MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient and co-founder of the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, joins host Helga Davis in the sixth and final episode of Princeton University Concerts' "Unmasking the Arts: Looking to the Future" conversation series in a personal discussion about the impact of a year of pandemic. Find out more about the series, and wa...
#SingForToday Episode 3: Joyce DiDonato & Tom Kirdahy
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In this heartfelt Memorial Day episode of #SingForToday, mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato reflects on grief, loss, and love in conversation with Broadway producer Tom Kirdahy, in memory of his late husband, playwright Terrence McNally. Joyce’s #SingForToday series is co-produced by Princeton University Concerts and UMS. For other #SingForToday episodes, visit princetonuniversityconcerts.org DANNY B...
Joyce DiDonato's #SingForToday, Danny Boy
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As we enter Memorial Day weekend, we hope you find comfort and peace in this special arrangement of “Danny Boy,” performed by mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and Bernardo Rambeaud. Joyce’s #SingForToday series is co-produced by Princeton University Concerts and University Musical Society (UMS). DANNY BOY Lyrics by Frederic Weatherly set to traditional Irish Melody of "Londonderry Air" Arranged by ...
Unmasking the Arts: Episode 5 - Helga Davis in Conversation with Opera Director Yuval Sharon
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Unmasking the Arts: Episode 5 - Helga Davis in Conversation with Opera Director Yuval Sharon
Unmasking the Arts: Episode 4-Helga Davis Conversation with Jason Farago, Maya Chung, Anne Midgette
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Unmasking the Arts: Episode 4-Helga Davis Conversation with Jason Farago, Maya Chung, Anne Midgette
Unmasking the Arts: Episode 3 - Helga Davis in Conversation with Pianist Wu Han
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Unmasking the Arts: Episode 3 - Helga Davis in Conversation with Pianist Wu Han
Unmasking the Arts: Episode 2- Helga Davis in Conversation with Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja
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Unmasking the Arts: Episode 2- Helga Davis in Conversation with Violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja
Unmasking the Arts: Episode 1- Helga Davis in Conversation with Clarinetist Anthony McGill
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Unmasking the Arts: Episode 1- Helga Davis in Conversation with Clarinetist Anthony McGill
Joyce DiDonato's #SingForToday, Silent Night
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Joyce DiDonato's #SingForToday, Silent Night
Raising the Kanneh-Masons: A Conversation with Kadiatu & Stuart Kanneh-Mason
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Raising the Kanneh-Masons: A Conversation with Kadiatu & Stuart Kanneh-Mason
Joyce DiDonato's #SingForToday Episode 1: This Land Is Your Land
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Joyce DiDonato's #SingForToday Episode 1: This Land Is Your Land
Virtual Pre-Concert Talk with Professor Scott Burnham
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Virtual Pre-Concert Talk with Professor Scott Burnham
Emeritus Professor Scott Burnham Talks about Listening From Home
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Emeritus Professor Scott Burnham Talks about Listening From Home
A Message from Edward Dusinberre (Takács Quartet)
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A Message from Edward Dusinberre (Takács Quartet)
A personal greeting from PUC Director Marna Seltzer
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A personal greeting from PUC Director Marna Seltzer
A Personal Message from Pianist Jan Lisiecki
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A Personal Message from Pianist Jan Lisiecki
Message from Camden Shaw (Dover Quartet)
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Message from Camden Shaw (Dover Quartet)
Conrad Tao & Caleb Teicher: Musical Message
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Conrad Tao & Caleb Teicher: Musical Message
Benjamin Beilman: Musical Message
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Benjamin Beilman: Musical Message

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  • @ShinMadero
    @ShinMadero 5 днів тому

    Fred's playing is how I got introduced to the music of Joni Mitchell. His cover of "Both Sides Now" I found so beautiful. I had no idea he'd been through all this. What a story.

  • @huckleberrysfriend
    @huckleberrysfriend Місяць тому

    Wishing you and all with long COVID a full recovery. In the meantime, pace yourself, savor all you can do and can experience in this life.

  • @chazinko
    @chazinko 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful. I am so grateful for the artistry of Fred Hersch. His albums are truly a balm for the soul and as a jazz musician myself, inspiring on many levels.

  • @NarinaSarunova
    @NarinaSarunova 2 місяці тому

    Hi , I’m a classically trained pianist and I write short piano solos…I went through septic shock and coma for 3 weeks too..I know what you have been through and applaud you for dealing with it through music . I found you through Rondy Charleston, I thought Emma piano when she was young 😊

  • @erosamuk
    @erosamuk 2 місяці тому

    WOW! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😊💛

  • @Daddytang67
    @Daddytang67 2 місяці тому

    So Heavy.....thank you Fred.

  • @user-in8wg6jm5u
    @user-in8wg6jm5u 2 місяці тому

    Hey Fred, I heard your music for the first time in a small mission library in San Francisco. The solo pieces youve played that day were so beautiful! Before every piece you've shared very intimate details about when you wrote them and how special this music was to you; the deep connection between the music and your immense struggle. I was in tears, deeply touched. To this day I listen to your music and try to learn as much as I can from it. Thank you for staying with us and all of your hard work. You're truly unique and I along with many others will never stop appreciating what you've done for the jazz community. thank you.

  • @arnaldodemaio9485
    @arnaldodemaio9485 2 місяці тому

  • @danoloane
    @danoloane 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for everything, Fred. I can’t describe how deeply moved I am by your music- and your story.

  • @priscillebourquelot3502
    @priscillebourquelot3502 3 місяці тому

    it was a fantastic experience, just walking through musicians of a quatuor or an orchestra, thank you Mahler Orchestra and Princeton University for bringing this to us!

  • @789armstrong
    @789armstrong 3 місяці тому

    One of the greats

  • @PabloVestory
    @PabloVestory 3 місяці тому

    Thsk you so much!

  • @breakfastberrito8990
    @breakfastberrito8990 4 місяці тому

    anyone know where I can find the recording of him at smalls in 2008? referenced @ 07:38

  • @MrJazzohjazz
    @MrJazzohjazz 4 місяці тому

    I remember listening to Fred at the Angry Squire in NYC. Marc Johnson and Adam Nussbaum completed the trio. Fred played so well.

  • @teemuvehkalamusic95
    @teemuvehkalamusic95 4 місяці тому

    Mainly jazz is the music what many people hate, cause they heard that jazz snob stuff with no heart and soul. But Fred Hersch bringht there a lot of real emotions and beauy just like Michel Petrucciani did. That's the real jazz and art. Usually there is something tragic story behind it like it was with Michel also, who suffered that genetic disease "osteogenesis imperfecta".

  • @MsMsmak
    @MsMsmak 4 місяці тому

    What a man. Truly. I am in awe of everything about him.

  • @daivyajadeja1820
    @daivyajadeja1820 5 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @andrewlienhard6758
    @andrewlienhard6758 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful

  • @kaliecouture4288
    @kaliecouture4288 7 місяців тому

    Thank you! This is exactly it! It’s so hard.

  • @gerardmathijsen1763
    @gerardmathijsen1763 7 місяців тому

    Wonderful inspiring

  • @peterjrmoore3941
    @peterjrmoore3941 8 місяців тому

    wow, just wow

  • @donkgated8074
    @donkgated8074 8 місяців тому

    I lost my relative pitch thanks to Covid.

  • @fiddlestix3025
    @fiddlestix3025 8 місяців тому

    It’s the music, yes, which helped him express, connect, share experiences, learn, move on -, but lord, what an indomitable spirit this man has… I hope he will be making music in 20 years time. And if just for himself. 💛 Thanks for the honesty 🙏

  • @emmanuelvacakis4463
    @emmanuelvacakis4463 8 місяців тому

    Your recording of the Popper Etudes are great.

  • @chiplarkby6340
    @chiplarkby6340 8 місяців тому

    I am now 2.5+ years with long covid. I am a professional drummer. Went from 300 shows a year to barely half, and have all but officially quit my day job because of it. I have been teaching myself bass since covid. There were more days that I couldn't play a note than not. It's been challenging. I, like you, have learned to ration my energy, and mercifully, was able to find relief from most of the electronics issues with nic patch treatment. It's a 🎢 of suck.

  • @dawnpoint
    @dawnpoint 8 місяців тому

    I'm also a cellist, and I've met Joshua and taken a master class from him. I also have long COVID. Same thing for me: It absolutely destroyed my brain and body. I had to leave my job because I couldn't drive. The sad thing for me is the psychological damage from long-COVID rewired music from a passion into a traumatic trigger. This absolutely kills me to see that Joshua is battling the same thing because I know firsthand how indescribably horrible long-COVID is.

  • @EkowAbban226
    @EkowAbban226 9 місяців тому

    A good couple ..very proud of you..Gadd Davis, pianist

  • @craigkeller
    @craigkeller 9 місяців тому

    Love Fred’s work. One of a kind! Thank you 🙏.

  • @jenetclement3334
    @jenetclement3334 9 місяців тому

    I loved hearing the children on UA-cam after reading your book. House of Music. Raising the Kenna Masons. I brought my students home and created a musical family. I dream the same dreams. Wonderful to see what you created family wise and Music wise. Congratulations!!! Jen Clement

  • @jenetclement3334
    @jenetclement3334 9 місяців тому

    I loved your book and looked you up on google. Loved the music and the video etc .

  • @NYcomposer
    @NYcomposer 9 місяців тому

    Fred is a - thankfully- living treasure

  • @matthieuchapeau
    @matthieuchapeau 10 місяців тому

    thank you for never givin' up sir🙏🏽

  • @renelavoie7444
    @renelavoie7444 10 місяців тому

    you have so much courage, love, creativity, you inspire me I play to your recordings every day,,,I play flute and saxophone

  • @iBharat108
    @iBharat108 11 місяців тому

    THANK YOU FRED They see a thin man, I see a mighty warrior. Thank you for all this beauty. A pianist.

  • @DamoOne
    @DamoOne 11 місяців тому

    Wow.

  • @holgernesweda
    @holgernesweda 11 місяців тому

    wonderfull

  • @omergottesfeld6376
    @omergottesfeld6376 Рік тому

  • @rakisuccess0813
    @rakisuccess0813 Рік тому

    This was so inspirational. What a beautiful and powerful couple. I love their value base, togetherness and commitment to enabling and empowering their beautiful7 children. Such gifted children. What a wonderful joy and blessings. I saw Sheku recently in Birmingham, amazing.

  • @user-pn3bm1kr9q
    @user-pn3bm1kr9q Рік тому

    What's the song at 1:39 ?

    • @hugod327
      @hugod327 11 місяців тому

      It says in the left corner: Fred Hersch Pocket Orchestra, Jazz Standard 2008

    • @PietroAloiJazzTranscriptions
      @PietroAloiJazzTranscriptions 9 місяців тому

      It's called "Stuttering"

  • @gerrygallen5911
    @gerrygallen5911 Рік тому

    Yes, an excellent interview. I will be reading the book. If we all could have had parents like that!

  • @yorickgeiller6371
    @yorickgeiller6371 Рік тому

  • @erosamuk
    @erosamuk Рік тому

    he's not just another pretty face. the man is brilliant. love him!

  • @chsfive
    @chsfive Рік тому

    Great piece, and I am happy for Joshua and that he is learning to cope with this condition in his own way. I appreciate his explanation of how post acute covid disorder can affect someone. I have long covid myself and describing the condition to those who are not aware of the condition can at times be difficult. I often explain it like when your cell phone battery is at 5%, you can get a quick recharge and perform most tasks, however it is very easy to overdo it and completely shut down.

  • @corra7249
    @corra7249 Рік тому

    Grande musicista

  • @carlbrown5841
    @carlbrown5841 Рік тому

    An amazing mother I had the privilege of taking her and one of her children one Saturday morning to the Royal Academy in my London Taxi and I was amazed at how many children this very young looking lady had raised and nurtured and the journey she took on Saturday’s to bring one of her beautiful children to the academy. I had no idea of the breath of talent only that one parent had Caribbean heritage. So nice to see them both on here

  • @philippebertrand3820
    @philippebertrand3820 Рік тому

    A beautiful testimony by a beautiful artist.

  • @musicartgeek
    @musicartgeek Рік тому

    There are not enough ❤️s on the internet for this

  • @timbruer7318
    @timbruer7318 Рік тому

    Wonderful and moving

  • @julierambarran460
    @julierambarran460 Рік тому

    What a blessing, wonderful parents and very inspiring gifted children, very unique family I love them, God bless you all 👏 🙏 wonderful interview too .