Last week I was invited to Dallas by one of the most visionary businessmen I have met, Mr. Luke Stewart, President of Energy Parametrics & Communications. He arranged a surprise dinner reception in my honor, presenting my concept and my 38 years of work. They arranged special music performance by Mr. Gary Levinson, violinist, concertmaster for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and his wife, Baya Kakouberi, pianist, who performed a wonderful music for the dinner reception.
Mr. Levinson was born at Leningrad (St. Petersburg) and his wife was born in Georgia, therefore they were very much moved by watching a short video of the Moscow Conference. He was also moved to respond to Princess Elizabeth’s article because it connected with his roots. On her mother’s side, Her Highness descends from Empress Catherine the Great of Russia.
I am very happy to introduce his response to her article.
–Akio
Dear Akio,
I have to say that your email just made my day! What an extraordinary opportunity to electronically meet Her Highness, Princess Elizabeth; I was immediately transported to my birthplace, St. Petersburg, and the hours I would spend at the Winter Palace looking at the gilded carriages and the exquisite chef d’oeuvres of the czars. It is no accident that while recording the Beethoven Sonatas this last winter, I researched the reasons Beethoven dedicated the second and third sonata to Czar Nicholas.
I can’t tell you how much the Princess’ essay moved me. It reminds me that whatever gifts God endows us with, they are there to serve the society, which is the most important reason musicians play and composers write. Our talents are first and foremost to carry the message of spiritual connection between all people.
I wish all of you a lovely rest of the summer and look forward to your thoughts on the subject.
Warmly,
Gary
http://www.glevinson.com/
Hello Akio:
Mr. Levinson's comment that what ever gifts God endows each of us with should serve society is so true, and especially so in the case of Western music which is considered a universal language.
Although Western music, which is largely based on the concept of musical keys (C Major, D Minor, etc and later with the development of Equal Temperament) may be less comprehensible for certain cultures and societies, the idea that our talents, what ever they are, should be put to the good use for the betterment of society is a wonderful prescription for positive change.
In the case of so-called "classical" music it's vital that young children are introduced to it at an early stage in their development. I was very fortunate as a young person while in grade school to have been introduced to music at such a formative stage in my life and it continues to be one of the most important spiritual elements for me.
I think trips by major symphony orchestras and performers to other countries is vital and important in establishing a certain awareness that while we as people may have very divergent views that perhaps, through music, we can find some common ground which is so important to communicating and fostering peace. It's again like what you said in your presentation at the Kiwanis Awards Ceremony, "…thinking globally while acting locally". Music is global and sharing it is a local act.
Thank you for your email and pointing me to the article.
Regards,
Peter Sarro
311video.com
It was a pleasure hearing Mr. Gary Levinson play at our dinner when I was in Dallas a month ago. After watching the presentation on your philosophy and vision for helping bring the younger generations together to learn/participate in how to lead in being tolerant of other cultures was inspiring. The articles were also very interesting as I have no read much in regards to this topic. I hope you are doing well and having a great summer in New York. I look forward to hearing more about work and its progress.
Best,
Joanna
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