Why Sydney Hasn't Written and Why I haven't Written

February 10, 2006 at 8:00 PM

I know. It's been a long time since I last blogged here.
Where to start....

First off, on behalf of Sydnet Menees, whom we all know and love, I would like to mention that she emailed me and informed me that, whilest she would like to blog here, she has no internet connection in her new home in Germany. Thus, she remains in our thoughts, but not on our screens.

Secondly, things here in Naples are crazy. Our quintet, the Presto Pensare Quintet, is performing at the Ave Maria Festival of the Arts on the 24th, sharing the stage with world-renowned Ilya Itin, pianist. People from all over the country are paying $100 a ticket (and $500 a pre-concert prelude ticket) to come see us, Itin, and the Ave Maria choir perform "Mostly Mozart" as tribute to the great 250 y.o. composer.

They then informed me that I will be wanted to play solo violin for a half hour at the cocktail party kicking off the event. No extra payment will be made here, ergo, I will not be practicing to my utmost. I will be playing old Suzuki minuets and Handel sonatas. Maybe Danny Boy if they're lucky.

Let's not forget I was appointed concertmistress and have to practice Borodin's 2nd and the concertmaster solos for R-K's Capriccio Espagnol. Family Concert coming up soon for that.

A lady detained me this morning and said the AMU Board of Directors (or something) spoke highly of me. Would I be available to perform one or two selections at the LaPlaya Club in Naples? Included would be food (and possibly pay) not to mention exposure to some of the deepest pockets in Florida. Could she call me later? Certainly, ma'am, here's my card. Call me at your convenience.

Of course, I'm playing at a solo concert on the 20th. My accompanist and I are pulling it together, slowly but steadily. Luckily, the Kabalevsky will do as a piece for the Concerto Competition, Scholarship Audition, and home recital.

THEN, there's summer camp applications. Brevard, Eastern Music Festival...recordings, money, funds, financial aid, paperwork...

Is anyone wondering why I haven't written in a while? I feel like a professional with all these crazy gigs. If only I were getting paid as a professional. *sulk* Gotta set some rates.

Okay. Just so that you all know I haven't fallen off the face of the earth...

From Pauline Lerner
Posted on February 10, 2006 at 10:03 PM

Sydney, You are one busy lady. Your schedule sounds like that of a professional. I know you'll sound great.

From Natasha Marsalli
Posted on February 11, 2006 at 12:28 PM

I believe you're actually referring to my schedule. Sydney just wanted me to post and say that SHE couldn't post because she is currently bereft of internet connections.

From Colleen Russo
Posted on February 11, 2006 at 4:08 PM

hey natasha! you're doing amazing... it's good practice for when you are a professional! hehe

From Colleen Russo
Posted on February 11, 2006 at 4:10 PM

And you should change this profile pic to the one you have on your xanga, it's so cute!

From Mikhail Lobko
Posted on February 12, 2006 at 1:01 AM

Iagree

From Mikhail Lobko
Posted on February 12, 2006 at 1:01 AM

I agree

From Mikhail Lobko
Posted on February 12, 2006 at 1:01 AM

I agree

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