June 9, 2004 at 8:39 PM

Whoa.

So I had a lesson today in Philadelphia. A long lesson. At the end, my teacher sat down and gave me one of those serious looks and our following conversation went as so:

"Elena, it sounds good."

"Well, thanks. I've been working really hard lately."

"How would you feel playing all this for my teacher?"

"Your...um... teacher?"

"Helen Kwalwasser."

"OOhh... wow."

"Yep."

....Rightio. Well this woman is a pretty big deal. She's one of those who had a successful solo career during the time when women were not even allowed to take auditions. She taught Sarah Chang, along with tons of others, who have successful careers, etc. Not to mention, she teaches my teacher, who I respect and look up to enormously.... so. It's pretty exciting.

Well, happy practicing, I'm going to go lock myself in a practice room for a few days.

Ciao,
Elena