Magdalene Ho at Leighton House
A humble servant enlightening all she plays with genial mastery
Last night was the return to Leighton House of Magdalene Ho bringing her same extraordinary passion that comes from within the very notes themselves. Playing now with even more authority, as she has gained in experience and acceptance from a music world hungry for humility, intelligence and mastery. This is music making that comes from deep within and reminds me of Serkin. No seeking to find colour of outward tinsel or searching for beautiful sounds as these are the sounds that come from an artist who thinks more of the composer than herself. As Serkin said to Richard Goode on listening to the young Perahia : ‘ you told me he was good but you did not tell me HOW good!’
