9:07 a.m.
My routine has been altered. I am accompanying two violinists in the Vivaldi Concerto in a minor for piano and two violins this morning at a music club meeting. At 10:00. A.M. Sigh. I know I will enjoy the experience, but have I mentioned I am not a morning person? Especially this morning. We are warming up in a few minutes. I will report back later.
11:47 a.m.
Update: I could have seen this coming. I feel like a completely new, revived human being!
Earlier, I dragged my sorry self to Mass, then to Starbucks for oatmeal and a London Fog. It didn't help. I was tired, FOGGY and cranky! I was asking myself why I agreed to perform so early. But I kept putting one foot in front of the other. I have been in this state of mind before.
I arrived at the music center to meet with my violinists to warm up before the concert. They were rather nervous.
Right then I felt a shift in my energy.I told them that I was happy they had asked me to accompany them. I reassured them that they need not worry about mistakes. I always tell my students to not be concerned about mistakes. Just try to make beautiful music in between the mistakes! I personally always play at least one wrong note. But I smile and keep going. Usually no one knows but me.
I also told my violinists ladies that I play in a chamber music group. And we always say the definition of chamber music is playing music with friends. And now I have two new friends! They seemed to exhale with relief. I also reassured them that this group was informal and very supportive.
So when it was our turn to play. I joked with them and the audience. I told the audience we had just met last week. One of the violinists said, "Yes, so hopefully this won't be too horrible." I said, "No! I think it will be fun! And chamber music is playing with new friends. And now I have two new friends!"
I felt such positive energy flow from that moment. And the music we played was magical. I truly enjoyed myself.
Afterwards, I visited with some old friends and met some new friends. I met a man who played Ravel. I have always feared Ravel. Like Liszt. Seems outside of my comfort zone. But he recommended I try one of his easier preludes.
And I met a wonderful soprano who wants to perform with me in March at a club meeting.
Plus, my new violinist friends asked if I would play Bach with them for the next meeting. And a retired doctor, wonderful pianist that I didn't know knew I existed invited me to the next pianist group meeting.
I got many compliments.
I feel good!
Next time, I drag my feet, I need to read this blog!
Depression: Consider yourself forewarned. Bring it on, for I am fully armed with Jesus, exercise and chamber music!
Happy Tuesday! :)
(Mozart Requiem practice tonight for further reviving of this soul!)
My routine has been altered. I am accompanying two violinists in the Vivaldi Concerto in a minor for piano and two violins this morning at a music club meeting. At 10:00. A.M. Sigh. I know I will enjoy the experience, but have I mentioned I am not a morning person? Especially this morning. We are warming up in a few minutes. I will report back later.
11:47 a.m.
Update: I could have seen this coming. I feel like a completely new, revived human being!
Earlier, I dragged my sorry self to Mass, then to Starbucks for oatmeal and a London Fog. It didn't help. I was tired, FOGGY and cranky! I was asking myself why I agreed to perform so early. But I kept putting one foot in front of the other. I have been in this state of mind before.
I arrived at the music center to meet with my violinists to warm up before the concert. They were rather nervous.
Right then I felt a shift in my energy.I told them that I was happy they had asked me to accompany them. I reassured them that they need not worry about mistakes. I always tell my students to not be concerned about mistakes. Just try to make beautiful music in between the mistakes! I personally always play at least one wrong note. But I smile and keep going. Usually no one knows but me.
I also told my violinists ladies that I play in a chamber music group. And we always say the definition of chamber music is playing music with friends. And now I have two new friends! They seemed to exhale with relief. I also reassured them that this group was informal and very supportive.
So when it was our turn to play. I joked with them and the audience. I told the audience we had just met last week. One of the violinists said, "Yes, so hopefully this won't be too horrible." I said, "No! I think it will be fun! And chamber music is playing with new friends. And now I have two new friends!"
I felt such positive energy flow from that moment. And the music we played was magical. I truly enjoyed myself.
Afterwards, I visited with some old friends and met some new friends. I met a man who played Ravel. I have always feared Ravel. Like Liszt. Seems outside of my comfort zone. But he recommended I try one of his easier preludes.
And I met a wonderful soprano who wants to perform with me in March at a club meeting.
Plus, my new violinist friends asked if I would play Bach with them for the next meeting. And a retired doctor, wonderful pianist that I didn't know knew I existed invited me to the next pianist group meeting.
I got many compliments.
I feel good!
Next time, I drag my feet, I need to read this blog!
Depression: Consider yourself forewarned. Bring it on, for I am fully armed with Jesus, exercise and chamber music!
Happy Tuesday! :)
(Mozart Requiem practice tonight for further reviving of this soul!)
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