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9/14/04
Todd T.
Edmonds, WA
I was deeply impressed by the trio's strength, dedication, and passion.
I am very curious as to what they thought of the Kaska concerto.
4/27/04
Sacramento, CA
While I had heard of the Trio it wasn't until I saw the film that I became interested in the dynamics of the three artists and more specifically this new concerto. Showing the tensions with the composer was realistic. Yet, I have to agree with a previous comment that it was "lamentable." More lamentable is that after visiting 2 local spots (Tower Records and Borders Books and Music), I could only find the performance of the Beethoven triple concerto,not the new concerto. It was the new music that held my interest throughout the film. I guess I'll have to delay my interest and order it online....
4/27/04
Barbara E. Watkins
Fairfield
Will the wonderfully talented Eroica Trio record the Triple Concerto that was written for them by the equally as talented Kevin Kuska?
4/6/04
LasVegas, Nv
Just saw them for the first time tonight 4/5/04 the three attractive
ladies bring talent, intellect and humanity to a new level. To be married,
pregnant brings additional pressure to the already "pressure cooker" world
of theirs, i just don't how they manage.....yes I do ....music. I was
glued to the program
2/20/04
Raymond M. Foley
Champaign, IL
I enjoyed the documentary very much, but as I have repeated viewed it several thing bug me a lot. which detract from what I consider to be its central message.
1. The gentlemans into is off the track and misleading. The trio sought a new concerto not to "catapault them into international fame" but to logically extend their repertoire. They already HAD international recognition as shown by the film.
2.The implication that the drama of the film was concerned with "whether or not the trio could stay together during the ordeal is patently ridiculous. At no time was dissolution even contemplated and the only tension wss with Kevin involving the deadline.
3.I dont know if it was the result of editing or reality, but I thought the negative comments by the trio at the end of the film were lamentable. It reflects badly on them. As this wonderful work was closing gloriously the only comments involved how late Kevin was and how hard they had to work to get ready, blah blah. So what, the important point is that he devlivered big time with a wonerful work which will be the crown jewel of their repertoir for years to come. The sourpuss symphony librarian was pathetic. Good grief, so several musicians had asked for their parts, who cares, he delivered. Just listen to the damn thing and rejoice. I would like to see that crew try to get along with Beethoven. Ha!
I would like to see more films on the arts in the future. Thanks for the series and an opportunity to sound off. Cheers.
1/29/04
Jeffrey Ashmead
Orlando, Fla.
A Great Documentary! I loved it. The flow of this documentary couldn't have been better. Refreshing to see this kind of film making expressed...The subject matter of the young brilliant composer, to the wonder of the 3 tremendously talented girls, in pursuite of their dreams, overcoming all obstacles, while trying to keep life in balance...All coupled with a rare look at a living master conductor putting it altogether.Then to look at it all from behind the scenes! BRAVO! Great Job Everyone!
1/20/04
Anna
I'm still waiting for KQED, in the San Francisco Bay Area, to air this program! I've heard great things about it, and am disappointed that a cultural city center such as the Bay Area has not seen this documentary yet!
1/20/04
Dan Diamond
Acton, MA
As a Trustee of the Concord Band, the community symphonic wind ensemble that has probably commissioned more music for concert band than any other community-based concert band in the world, I was very interested in following Kaska's process and that of the premiering artists. I hope that we do not cause our composers or performers such anguish!
1/16/04
Rich Sherman
Atlanta, GA
I enjoyed seeing some of the inner dynamics of the ensemble as well as having a window into the difficulties of the creative process in an especially complex concerto for three virtuosi.
Like any world-class ensemble, they're carving out their special niche in the music industry. By sheer force of their collective personalities, monster musical techniques, and the pieces that they have comissioned, I think that they have increased the public perception of classical music.
I'll echo the sentiments I read in other talkback posts - I'd have liked to have heard more of the concerto. When will the trio (and St Louis Symphony) release a CD of the concerto. What I heard in the program indicates that it has easily surpassed the Beethoven triple concerto. I hope to hear this new concerto many more times.
Our local PBS station doesn't get any kudos for the broadcast, though. They lost the signal several times during the broadcast last night. I'd consider myself lucky if I caught 1/2 of the program.
1/16/04
David Goo
Atlanta GA
I was inspired by the beauty of the music and the trio. The Kaska seems wonderful, and I wonder where I can get a recording of it? As a 44 year old beginning cellist who started 3 years ago I was blown away by Sarah. I remember her father in the St. Louis Symphony when I grew up. Keep up the good work by bringing us pieces like this on PBS.
1/5/04
cathy woods
vancouver, bc, canada
I enjoyed your program very much...it gave us an opportunity to see how the creative process works, while watching the score being written and the process of the writing under pressure...I was reminded of these words of Carl Jung: "The artist is not a person endowed with free will who seeks his own ends, but one who allows art to realize its purposes through him. As a human being he may have moods and a will and personal aims, but as an artist he is "man" in a higher sense - he is "collective man," a vehicle and moulder of the unconscious psychic life of mankind." (from 'Psychology and Literature', 1930)
Cathy Woods
Vancouver, BC, Canada
1/5/04
50 Cent
Detroit
that was nice. almost as good as rap music.
1/5/04
Bill Mazzoni
Edmonds, WA
A very heartfelt thank you to Allen Miller for crafting this most beautiful and compelling glimpse into the lives of the incredibly talented women of Eroica.
I wish the film had not ended so soon, as I had built up such an anticipation of hearing Eroica's eventual first performance of the Kaska triple concerto. You left me wanting more.
12/31/03
Nancy Vasiloff
Jamaica Plain
I really enjoyed the program tonight. However, you really should have let the piece be heard through to it's end instead of starting to roll credits and talking over it. After an hour of anticipation, I would have enjoyed listening to more of the piece being played, especially it's climatic ending. You have done a disservice to the composer as well as the trio.
12/18/03
Collette Keele
Portland, OR
I watched Eroica and loved what I saw and heard so much that I am buying all 3 of thier CD's today. Thank you for having the great programming you do.
Collette
12/18/03
Peter
Portland OR
Though I'm a card-carrying OPB member, I tuned into your remarkable film on the Eroica Trio tonight quite by accident, stumbling in midpoint after I could take no more network news-yak about Saddam's spiderhole.
One of the most amazing, moving, funny and profound glimpses into the classical music world I've ever seen on film. The contrast between the high-strung, high-powered, go-getter gal soloists and the laid-back, meandering guy composer, was hilarious. Wonderful, wonderful!
I have one question: when will it air again, when can I view this remarkable film in its entirety?
Thank you for bringing us such a great film about such brilliant and inspiring artists. We need them now more than ever....
12/12/03
Randi F. Plevy
Pennington, NJ
These three strong, brilliant, and dedicated women are an inspiration to young people, and especially girls who are learning music. They are truly "heroic!"
12/12/03
Bob Uzzilio
Stamford, CT
What a tribute to the universal appeal of music to humanize us. Erika, Adela and Sara - three stunning ambassadors for understanding and humanity.
12/12/03
Alan Wright
Ringwood, NJ
I can only provide a glancing comment on how the Eroica Trio has affected the classical music industry, precisely because I am not otherwise a fan of classical music. Their work is excellent, and both the aural and visual performance evokes a sincerity and gusto I hadn't imagined was possible. This may be the industry standard, but I hadn't seen it.
My expectations about the music are greatly enhanced, and I have now realized that my interests outside of classical music have a rather orchestral sound, such as the work of Bjork and other modern, closer-to-pop musicians. Such music can move the heart.
To work and live and travel with close friends is to make beauty come from the pain of your fighting. But to find that balance can be painful.
12/12/03
Beverly Hills, CA
I think the trio played beautifully with one another, although they came across as a little difficult to work with. More importantly, I think the music that they played, written by Kevin Kaska, was amazing. For such a young man to create music like that is astounding. Please, consider doing another piece focusing on the growing career of this superb composer.
12/12/03
Daniel Deutsch
Alpena, Michigan
Yes, the Eroica Trio did play in Alpena, Michigan - I introduced them to our audience - so the PBS piece, Eroica, was a special treat for me - even more special was watching and marveling at the creative process and how truly difficult, yet, rewarding that must be for both composer and performers. Thank you for sharing yourselves and your passion for music with the world through this captivating documentary. Thanks!
12/10/03
Riverside, CA
I saw Eroica play live at my alma mater UCR earlier this year and have since fell in love with their music. I literally ran to the store and bought "Pasion" after the concert. I am an avid classical music fan and was delighted to see such a talented group of women earn respect and praise in the industry. They're so beautiful, too! Love the gowns. It's a pity I missed the film. I hope it will air again soon or become available on DVD. It is definitely something worth having!
12/10/03
hamish fraiser
Ny Ny
give me a cello now - that was amazing
12/10/03
Drew Egan
Ny Ny
oh my god those girls are rock stars - what a brilliant documentary
12/10/03
Jay Stinson
Hemet, CA
The film of making the Kaska's Triple Concerto with Hans Vonk and the St. Louis Symphony was suberp! PLEASE put me on a notification list when and where the work will be available on CD.
You haver reawakended something musical within me that I thought died a long time ago. My deepest thanks!
12/10/03
Dianne Hammond
Brownsville, Texas
#1. I know they will inspire woman of all ages to either persue a music career, or exspand thier present musical career.
#2. I have always felt a strong closeness too classical music. I am a music lover, but most of what you here on the radio today is current. Classical music goes w-a-y back. Back to a time no one alive today can remember.
#3. To be able to balance anything, takes a great deal of human understanding. Close friends can argue, disagree. But if there is a bond, a complete understanding of one another, as in knowing each others strengths and weakness's. Cruelty towards one another takes an arguement to another level. A level where there must not have been any true friendship to begin with.
12/10/03
matthew f brown
vestal,new york
Kudos to filmaker alan miller.Sadly I only was able to watch the last 20 minutes of the film. I was astounded and awed. I look for the rebroadcast or the film..The Kevin Kaska piece i got a "glimpst" of throught my ears was moving. How true.."it is astounding how people who have trained so long , worked so hard etc.have to be fighting all the time..Thank you for this chance to comment...matthew f brown
12/10/03
Dennis Hiel
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Amazing! This was a great way to present a look at an often overlooked form of music. Lively, entertaining and very informative.
12/9/03
Bob Schloss
Briarcliff, NY
I saw this on PBS "Independent Lens" and I was truly touched by this film. I also work in a creative but deadline driven environment (not music performance or composition) where we must collaborate for years on end with other people -- and a lot of the experiences of these musicians and the composer truly spoke to me. I hope this film becomes available on DVD or VHS because I'd really like to show it to my son who is in college. Thanks for making this film. Thanks to the participants for letting us into their lives and careers.
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