Originally Posted by: PlatonicShredAnd why not?
If you research the history on the term virtuoso and what it means, you'll see that, in the modern sense of the word, a virtuoso is someone who's ability inspires 'awe' in those who watch them perform.
However, a true virtuoso would also be able to convey emotion, have perfect intonation, have a great vibrato, the tone created by them would also be superb, and they would be able to read music.
Have you ever been to a BLS show? You'll see some awe during solo's.
I'm not sure about the sheet music but its very probable because he play's piano, but he has all the above, especially vibrato.
"During this line, the kid acted like he was pushing buttons on a calculator in the air. The kid played ******* air-calculator!"
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