Otherwise, it can turn into a death by committee, as various ideas are discussed at length using the inadequacy of words, often resulting in a mind boggling blandness of interpretation.

This ^^ and this:

Other times, the composer is just a bastard, and you need a combination of brute force, skill and pure bravado to smash through!

and this:

the concerto is one that makes you want to build a time machine and travel back and smack the composer in the head.

OMG you've got me rolling. lol!

You write so well. Good luck with the playing! Those are A LOT of notes. I used to play cello, but don't remember how to read music anymore. One day I'll learn to play piano. One day.

I really enjoy your posts, and the glimpses into the life of a classical musician that you give. And your humour, of course. ;) Resteemed.