This program is insane....there is so much work.

 
     Well, things have been crazy. I have so much to do before I leave on June 15th. About 1.5 weeks ago Tanglewood sent me my first batch of music, its literally 1/2 an inch think!  Tanglewood starts with a string quartet marathon, so my first pieces to work on are Bartok 2nd quartet and Haydn Op. 77 No. 2.  This summer is heavy on Strauss (Don ( Read more... )

Today NPR/WGBH (89.7 fm) is broadcasting two of the BPO performances from this season. Bruckner 5 and Pictures at an exhibition. Yay ( Read more... )

I dont' really have anything new to report. I"ve been working this weekend, today I had a coaching with the Metrowest Youth Symphony and then I taught a lesson. I have the Bartok Violin concerto to work on for thursdays BPO rehearsal. I"ve had a little bit of a problem with confidence in my orchestral playing, but I"m sure thats a passing thing. I ( Read more... )

I"m sorry....this guy just rocks. Even if you don't watch ANTM...its so freakin funny!

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Oh My.. Oh mY ( Read more... )

This weekend I found myself in two totally different musical situations ( Read more... )

I drove 7150 miles for gigs last year! OMG!

well, I'm finally feeling better. I said I needed a break from playing to let my arms rest a little and I certainly got it ( Read more... )

Today I went to the doctor's and it seems I"ve officially caught the flu. 7-10 days of sickness, and no easter for me. I"m contagious... I'm pretty much too weak to practice and I have a pile of music to learn. OH well, could be worse, at least this is a week that things slowed down for me. As of Thursday I"ll have to be back on the road to ( Read more... )