Observing Masterclass by Midori

I feel blessed to have had a chance to observe yesterday a 3.5-hour violin masterclass by the acclaimed violinist Midori, at the New England Conservatory.  Having given similiar masterclasses myself before, I appreciated her ability to teach gracefully yet very effectively under the stress of having many eyes on her. She is a true artist, with an exquisite sensibility for the sound of the violin, that she uses so well in her playing and teaching. My admiration for Midori has gone up.