Back to Bach
Yesterday I went to the Early Music Festival in Greenwich. It was a little strange being in the area again. Attending a concert in St Alfege church as a member of the public was a little odd but not hugely so, despite … Continue reading
Tag Archives: practising
Results, moving on and settling in…
Where to start? I got my degree. Specifically, I have been awarded a Bachelor of Music (Hons), Second Class Honours, Upper Division. In ordinary terms that’s known as a 2:1 in the British system. I had a celebratory recital on … Continue reading
The week ahead, the year ahead.
It’s Monday, just barely. I’ve had a good couple of days of teaching, and got back to Trinity for the first time in 2009 today. I have a lunchtime recital to play in next Wednesday, so most of my practising … Continue reading
Exam Countdown Time
Only ten sleeps until my Performance Assessment. Only one weekend between me and it. The weighting is 50% on one solo piece, to be performed from memory, and 50% on everything else (technical exercises, orchestral extracts, sightreading and transposition). In … Continue reading
Is it any wonder I don’t post much?
I’ve not been posting so much this past week; between having a cold, finishing up the last bits of moving house and trying to keep up with paperwork I’ve been short on computer time. I’ve just come out of an … Continue reading
Back to work
Friday was indeed a lovely rest day. I sat around and ate too much toast and read some of a rather grim book by Ayn Rand. Classes have re-started; this is the last stretch before exams. It’s good to be … Continue reading
Practising was unpleasant this morning. I’ve had three days in a row of not playing, and things never sound or feel quite right after that. It went reasonably well, though, so I think I’ll be on track again by tomorrow. … Continue reading
The past few weeks have been a well-deserved rest from just about everything. I’ve been visiting family in Canada, and I’ve made the most of the opportunity to really have a good rest. It’s been wonderful in many ways. I … Continue reading