If youre looking for something beautiful to listen to today, I have just the thing. This isnt just a beautiful performance of Glucks Melody; its a story of triumph. Maya Shankar grew up with a violin in her hand. She studied at Juilliard, trained with Itzhak Perlman and was on her way to a successful career as a concert violinist - until doctors told her a chronic medical condition meant that was no longer a possibility. After a seven year hiatus, she worked hard to make this stunning return, practicing no more than 15 minutes a day in preparation because any more could worsen her condition. Maya, whos a dear friend, continues to inspire me in other ways every day.
Posted on: Mon, 05 May 2014 16:54:13 +0000