
ZEN,SPIRITUALITY & PIANO


The Quiet Discipline of Healing
There is no straight road back from illness. Recovery moves like an old river, circling, stalling, and sometimes doubling back on itself....
Walter
Oct 94 min read
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The Pianist as Pharaoh
A while ago, a peculiar dream visited me. In it, two images slowly merged into one: the unmistakable profile of an ancient Pharaoh,...
Walter
Aug 144 min read
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The Inner Sentinel and the Evolution of the Pianist
~ An essay on the invisible test every pianist must face In the inner journey of a pianist, there comes a moment when mere skill, dedication, and taste are no longer sufficient. This is the point where the Inner Sentinel, an ancient presence as old as the human quest for truth, stands at the unseen crossing. It's not a visible border but an undeniable threshold where music ceases to be something one plays and begins to ask something of the soul itself. The Inner Sentinel is n
Walter
Aug 26 min read
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NOW I KNOW....
When I was young, just tall enough to reach the keyboard, I played boldly, convinced I knew, I used to say: I know, I know, I know... It was the beginning; it was spring, And when I turned eighteen, I said: I know, this time, I truly know! I had studied the scores and creations, Analyzed the voices, the harmonies, the phrasing… I had conquered technique, unravelled counterpoint, I had my convictions, my sound, And I thought: This is it. This is mastery. Then life unfolded, an
Walter
Mar 72 min read
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THE MUSICIAN'S OATH
"The Musician's Oath" delves into musicians' profound commitment to their craft, exploring the dedication, passion, and ethical responsibili
Walter
Jan 141 min read
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THE I CHING AS A MIRROR OF INNER GROWTH
In my ongoing journey with the I Ching, I have discovered a genuinely singular source of wisdom that serves less as a mere oracle and...
Walter
Nov 10, 20242 min read
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THE SILENT DIALOGUE: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN COMPOSER AND PERFORMER
As I sit at the piano, ready to play, I feel the weight of a great responsibility. Each note and chord carries the composer's essence,...
Walter
Jul 19, 20242 min read
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CONNECTING MUSIC AND SPIRITUALITY
The image of a pianist poised before a piano, hands ready to touch the keys, evokes a profound sense of anticipation and preparation....
Walter
Jul 16, 20243 min read
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MUSIC AND ANTROPOSOPHY: EXPLORING SPIRITUAL HARMONY
Music has forever held a spiritual and philosophical kinship, a bond uniquely illuminated through the Anthroposophical perspective. This...
Walter
Jul 7, 20243 min read
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