Abstract
The promotion of and public interest in the Australian pianist David Helfgott seems to have died away since the media hype of the blockbusting movie, Shine (1997)— a Hollywood version of David's biography - faded a couple of year ago. Yet, for me as a music psychologist, there are several major issues which persist and which I wish to share with others with similar interests. Firstly, I am intrigued by the conditions in which Helfgott acquired his musical skills. Secondly, I wish to explore his adult ability as a performer, and last, I am fascinated by how he has been perceived by audiences.
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