Sunday my orchestra played the first concert of the season. We had a stellar program featuring Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and 3rd Piano Concerto. After intermission we played Brahms’s second symphony. Once again, I felt transported to someplace magical, free of…
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Larger than Life
This past weekend I had the privilege and luck to finish my orchestral season with Carmina Burana. Though the name might not be rescognizable, the first movement is popular and iconic.. It’s been featured in 40+ films, commercials, cartoons, and…
Getting Your Feet Wet
Yesterday, while strolling next to the lake, we had the good fortune to see three geese families and their little goslings. It was one of the first nice days we’ve had since winter ended. My heart rejoiced to feel warmth…
The First Signs of Spring… Sort of
We’ve had an unusually cold and rainy March. Though with climate change, the unusual and unpredictable is becoming the new norm. One day, the temperatures remained chilly, hovering around freezing and lower. Yet, the sun broke through the dreary, gray…
The Persevering Push
Learning music can be difficult. Unlike many other things, there are no shortcuts available. At best, some of us may learn how to “artfully fudge” a hard passage. Or trick the audience into letting their ears and minds fill in…