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Published: Saturday, May 30, 2009
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Visitor Comments: 36
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(31) Bobbi Jo Free , June 13, 2009
So naturally artistic and graceful
It would seem that the wonderous gift that Maya Tamir was born with has been carefully honored by her parents and teachers. I love her natural ability to move so gracefully with the music. It's a necessary ability to truly express the flow of the music as it was intended to be heard. So beautiful to see and hear a childs ability to pay homage to the piece in this way. I look forward to her continued freedom as she shares with us more such unique and precious performances. Braavo to such a gifted child.
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(30) Katrin , June 12, 2009
Amazing connection to the Light of the creator.
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(29) Chana Ruth , June 9, 2009
George Lowry is right
This child does have tremendous talent, but all that bobbing around can be overcome. I am also a pianist, from early childhood. She should observe other concert pianists. We look forward to her lovely performances for many years to come. B'H
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(28) pnina , June 9, 2009
An amazing accomplishment. I would love to hear you recite your brachot and tefillot with the same beauty and fluency.
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(27) Iris Michelle Moskovitz , June 8, 2009
A totally mesmerizing experience!
What an amazing little lady! May her parents continue to "shep nachas from her" bis 120. I just hope that all the attention will not have a negative effect on her. People need to realize that she is only 8 years old, realistically. She still has a whole childhood to experience. I hope that her parents and teacher remember that well.
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(26) GEORGE ARIAS , June 7, 2009
responding to George Lowy
Give me a BREAK! THIS CHILD IS GIFTED, AND THE MOVEMENTS OF HER HEAD HAS ZERO TO DO WITH HER PERFORMANCE...SHE IS GREAT! GET A LIFE, AND PRAISE HER EXECUTION OF THIS GREAT PIECE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC!!!!! GEORGE IN THE USA!
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(25) Ingolf , June 7, 2009
Ko Le'Chaj
Mechaje Nefashot. Thanks
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(24) George Lowy , June 6, 2009
Gifted and mature beyond her age...
Very enjoyable performance for such a young child. Pity that her teacher does not tell her that the gyrations of her head and body are not necessary, on the contrary, they are distracting form her beautiful playing. I enjoyed her performance more when I listened, btu did not watch her.
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(23) Maree Selzer , June 4, 2009
Beautiful. Definitely a gift from God. Thankyou.
I so enjoyed your performance, Maya. You are absolutely incredible. Thankyou Maya for sharing your gift with the world. We are all the better for it, and I thank God for you and your dedication to your gift.
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(22) Yael , June 4, 2009
WOW
Beautiful
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(21) ata , June 4, 2009
although i agree that this child truly has a gift, i must say- people only seem to notice others who have extraordinary talents which exceed boundries. we must remember that every one of us is extremely special, likened exactly to Hashem's will. i also feel a bit sorry for this girl- who knows where this fame could lead her? people will no longer see her as a regular child. such fame is not so good for such a young person. she may never see a normal childhood.
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(20) Anonymous , June 3, 2009
She's gooooooooooooooooood never knew an 8 year old is that goooooooooooooood!!!
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(19) Ma. del Consuelo de Sabre , June 3, 2009
Pianist
What a beautiful gift. This girl is an angel sent by our God. Jew people are gifted in so many things. I have a niece who really wants to learn, but we do not have the money in Mexico to learn piano is very expensive.
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(18) Harold Robbins , June 3, 2009
She's enjoying it
That's what makes the difference. She is great because she is "playing". It is God's gift of talent, but it is her exercise of that talent in joy that makes her different.
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(17) Aryeh Akiva , June 3, 2009
What a beautiful experince! Thank you Aish.
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(16) jeffrey bender , June 2, 2009
kin of mozart, perhaps?!
a plus for the pianist, D minus for the audience for interrupting the performance with premature applause. it seems almost inconceivable that so many in the audience could know so little about classical music!
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(15) Chaya , June 2, 2009
Sorry, Mom
Now, I understand what my mom had in mind when she forced me to practice the piano every day from the time I was 7 to when I reached age 13 and refused to do it anymore. Talent is a gift from G-d.
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(14) Silloo Madan , June 2, 2009
I have watched this video over and over again, and each time, being more captivated by the musicality and amazing performance ability of this wonder child!May she go on to a bright and brilliant future in the Music world.A true Prodigy indeed!
Would love to see more works played by her. Please keep us informed. Credit to the child, her parents and teacher!
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(13) Anonymous , June 2, 2009
tour
she needs to make a tour in the US with the orchestra so that we may see her perform live! it would be a much more enthralling experience, but nevertheless i wish her a lot of luck and congradulate her on her talent!
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(12) Feroza LaBonne , June 2, 2009
But Who is theteacher?
A musically gifted child can only flourish in the right environment, and so hats off to the teacher and parents who make this possible. Only a prodigious teacher who is a virtuoso teacher, can create a virtuoso performer.
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(11) silloo Madan , June 2, 2009
What incredible talent! Truly a blessed and gifted child! A true joy to behold!
A true gift from Heaven!! It's incredible! What talent! God be praised for giving the world such beauty to listen to in this peace less time!
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(10) Leonor E. de Gàmez , June 1, 2009
I would love to be the mother of this awesome child and listen to her practice everyday. Needless to say, share her keen sensitivity to music.
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(9) benjy , June 1, 2009
a rare genuis! may she merit to use her gift from G-D to praise, glorify, & sanctify Him.
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(8) judith zvaig , June 1, 2009
She does not play music, she becomes music herself !
Maya is not even reading the musical notes!!!! All by heart, or rarther from her heart Thanks Aish for sharing this
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(7) Norma Ortiz , May 31, 2009
Truly gifted of G-d
This little girl is amazing! Thank you for sharing her with the world! I feel so blessed listening to her.
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(6) Cynthia Klein-Cuomo , May 31, 2009
~A thing of beauty~ is a joy forever~
This very young~ and most beautiful girl~ has talent beyond measure~ thankyou, for allowing me, the privilege of watching and hearing~such an outstanding performance~ one to be remembered always~ So beautiful~
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(5) Zarina Mehta , May 31, 2009
THIS child is turely a woonder I THROUGLY ENJPOYED HER HAVEW ZUBIN MEHTA SOR DANIEL BARENBOIM HERAD HER YET
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(4) Shlomo Goldberg , May 31, 2009
Baruch Hashem for another prodigy
What a mature and magnificent performance. A pity about the ignorance-laden applause by the audience.Kol Hakavod to her for not being thrown by it.
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(3) Alice , May 31, 2009
Amazing 8 year old.
Thank you for allowing others to hear this amazing child play the piano.
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(2) Jerald , May 31, 2009
A Gift From G-D
This must surely prove that every life at any age is so precious & must be protected as witnessed by this unbelievable piano performance by an eight year old girl ! What say you ? Jerald
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(1) ruth housman , May 31, 2009
Maya Tamir
What a remarkable gift! She plays like an angel with such grace. Thank you for streaming this music.
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Maya Tamir
Maya Tamir, eight years old, playing with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Amazing!
(36) Yocheved , June 21, 2009
Bravo!
Kudos to the parents who recognized her talent. Kudos to the little girl whose many hours of practice obviously have paid off. I, too, was supposed to have been a child prodegy, except that I had friends who convinced me that classical music was a waste of time! Now, 50 years later, I finally have the time to get back to my practicing! Keep up the good work, Maya! Don't let anyone interfere with your concentration and success...
(35) Robert , June 19, 2009
Greater works than these will thou do.
I never cease to be amazed at the things men and women can accomplish. It seems that our only limitation is our faith, or lack thereof.
(34) LuAnn Lee , June 16, 2009
My heart is truly blessed hearing the music as played by this precious child - may God continue to be with her and bless her and guide her as she grows and matures into adulthood
(33) Carole , June 13, 2009
a joy to watch and listen
What a gem - a truly gifted little maidele - may her talent grown from strength to strength and her passion for music never fail. I too hope her parents are mindful that she is only a child and ensure her life is balanced appropriately. Carole from Australia
(32) Ann , June 13, 2009
Sublime
What a sublime performance. My husband and I both rose to give the little virtuoso a standing ovation. She is an enormously little girl and will have a great future but don't let her miss out on her childhood.