 |
| photo by Mathias Reed |
Steuart and Michelle Pincombe move together musically much
like a stream moves along its bed. The topography of the bed influences and
inspires the movement and cadence of the water, the water shapes the bed.
Without identifying which role Steuart and Michelle play, it is obvious that
they achieve that relationship together.
I had the pleasure to audience a performance of theirs last
night at the Assembly Mennonite Church
in Goshen .
Steuart plays a cello built in 1750 in Germany as Michelle
sings with fullness and impulse that invites the soul to lay aside its concerns
and be enveloped in vocal tone and note that causes the spirit to ascend toward
its intended space of being.
That cello, played with precision, sounds like distant, yet
comforting thunder as it vibrates out a resonance familiar with my inward space
of being. I consider how many musicians have played that cello. I connect with
those musicians over decades and centuries. Steuart, with his skill brings all
of those musicians into my mind and heart. I feel privileged to be connected
with those long gone musicians. Steuart has delivered much more than play of
strings on an instrument. He has reminded me that I am more than this present
moment. I am in concert in history with many others.
Your personal experience may be somewhat different.
Nonetheless it will be satisfying.
I encourage you to visit
musicinfamiliarspaces.com and become familiar with Steuart and Michelle.
Check out their tour information and become a part of a very rare musical experience.
Oh yes, and
tell them Mike sent you.
