The human voice was probably the first musical “instrument” used by humans. Next would have followed percussion instruments as rocks and sticks were smacked together, then possibly came bowed music, as bows and arrows were explored. At their heart, all musical instruments imitate the voice. Musicians are encouraged to create a “singing tone” or, “cantabile” sound. Yet what does that mean for a pianist who plays an instrument made of wood and steel and hammers that hit metal strings? In his upcoming recital series “Cantabile”, Cape Town pianist Albert [read more…]