April 1, 2003 at 2:05 AM

Hi all. It has been a long time, sorry.

Much has happened.
Well, for all of you that remember the Etude Guidence story, I got a new teacher, coincidently. She was a Lucie Robert student, and she is working me VERY hard. she is very demanding, but I am glad, after being taught by such a gentle kind man, I think I need to be kicked in the ass a bit this year, to be eloquent about it.
saw the alexander string quartet. they played shosti #8...my quartet and I were scribbling notes furiously on the program for our own work on that piece...classy, eh? They were a great group. I was amazed by the cellist's precision, especially in the solos, which seemed effortless.
Started my first two paganini caprices. feels like a rite of passage, even though I think i am playing the easiest ones. Oh well, it is exciting to feel like I am progressing in some respects. On the other hand though,I always feel like I could be practicing more each day. I am doing like 3 hours, but it never feels like enough. its not the time thats the issue, but I am just so tired after school when I put in the last hour or so, it's hard to stay focused.
Broke up with my boyfriend. Oh well. To be realistic, I dont think we would have stayed together because I am too music crazy for him. he got annoyed I think with my constant practicing and the fact I dont listen to pop music. Oh well. sad, but hey, life goes on.
Lastly, I just got a recording of the best cello piece. this girl played it this summer at the hindemith institute....chopin polonaise brilliante. Wow. It is so wonderful. Passionate, then fun and energetic. LISTEN TO it!
I get to find out which concerto I am playing for college this week at my lesson. She said Tsciak in one breath, but wienawski in another. Man, I dont want to play wienawski. Well, what ever happens, its all for the best
Going to go do some more bach
chloe

April 1, 2003 at 2:05 AM

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