Daria van den Bercken: Why I take the piano on the road ... and in the air

Daria van den Bercken shares her journey of discovering and sharing the music of George Frideric Handel. She describes her experiences playing Handel's music in Brazil and Amsterdam, and her personal connection to the compositions. Daria emphasizes the contrasting emotions in Handel's works and discusses the openness of young children to music. She encourages listeners to approach music with wonder and without prejudice.

What was the speaker's main reason for playing Handel's music in public spaces?

• To promote her own music career

• To conduct a social experiment

• To compete with other musicians

• To share her love for Handel's music with others

How did the speaker first discover Handel's keyboard works?

• Through a music class

• While attending a concert

• From a recommendation by a friend

• By browsing the Internet during an illness

What contrasting emotions did the speaker experience while playing Handel's music?

• Fear and excitement

• Calmness and anxiety

• Melancholy and energy

• Joy and sadness

According to the speaker, why is it important to listen to music without prejudice?

• To become a better musician

• To appreciate the technical aspects of music

• To impress others with one's musical knowledge

• To experience the music's purity and emotional impact

What age group does the speaker find most open to listening to music?

• Children aged 7 and 8

• Elderly people

• Adults

• Teenagers

What challenge does the speaker face when playing music for older children?

• They have preconceived opinions influenced by others

• They are too distracted by technology

• They are not interested in classical music

• They prefer different genres of music

What does the speaker encourage listeners to do when experiencing music?

• Listen with a sense of wonder

• Focus on the historical context

• Analyze the technical details

• Compare it to other composers