Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Passsion season is over


The past month or so has been one of the bussiet times of my entire life - but also one of the most productive and rewarding. I have played my first professional gig, been concertmaster on the St. Johns passion, played a concert performing pieces that I never had my teacher give me coaching on - and feeling good about it. Finally I have come to the point where I believe that I am on the brink of the profession and that is a great feeling.

The St. Johns passion performance took place in The Old Royal Naval College Chapel in Greenwich. It is amazing to be able to spend hours in this space preparing this wonderful music. Having Richard Egarr directing was a relevation. I learned so much form the experience. All of a sudden I had to be in charge of things and I felt I could do it.
Another venue in Greenwith close to Trinity College of Music is St. Alfege where the early music students had their the last concert of the academic year. I had the chance to play with our professor in that recital (see picture). It was good to perform again.
Passion season is a busy season for musicians and I was affected too though I only had three performances. In addition I had a few personal upheavals in my life. At the time it hurt but looking back I think it was all for the best. Sometimes you need the pain in order to realize things and move on the the next stage of life.
My next entry will happen once I have returned from the Spring holidays... I am leaving soon.
...and then comes exams, competitions and the first non-Trinity concerts.
Life is full of excitement.