Memorisation: using the music score in a performance?
Performing by heart is actually a rather recent trend. In the early 19th century, performing from memory was unusual and even unwanted. It was seen as an act of arrogance and disrespect. This later changed as musicians like Clara Schumann started stating that playing from memory "gave her wings power to soar”. Being a violinist, I was since a very young age taught that playing from memory made my performances better and that I could connect more with the audience. Luckily, I