Donald weilerstein biography
Donald Weilerstein - The Juilliard School.
How is performing together like— and unlike—being married?
It’s a dynamic interaction, similar to being married.
Donald weilerstein biography
We can inspire each other in rehearsals as well as in our relationship. It’s hard for us to think of a big difference between being married and the process of performing/rehearsing. Because we have such a close relationship based on trust, mutual understanding, and respect, we can be very open with each other in rehearsal/ performing and that gives us a lot of freedom.
What’s the biggest thing you have to adjust to when performing with your daughter?
The fact that we are a family and trust each other gives us a lot of freedom of expression in our exchange of ideas.
We also bring our own individual experiences to the rehearsals. In terms of performing we have a chemistry that we can rely on and feel that we can take risks and let go. That’s a bit harder to do with another cellist.
How did you each decide to become a musician?
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