Active Violinist
Spotlight on the life and music of Kurt Schwaen, a composer who lived and worked in East Germany and wrote many pieces for violin, and string chamber ensemble. This is the second installment in my Violin Music of East Germany series. I am writing about the people and music I uncover as I pursue this research and performance endeavor. Enjoy!
Read MoreWhile doing a little research recently, I took a walk down memory lane to Maltmans Green, the primary school I attended while living in England as a child. It was a very proper place. This post is about the Hymn from Jupiter by Gustav Holst, the poetry by Cecil Spring Rice, my own memory of the piece, and a few thoughts on applying the message to life at large.
Read MoreI’ve been reading about people reflecting on the good and bad in their lives right now. Globally, it is a mess but I think beautiful new beginnings can blossom out of difficult times. I know that sounds flippant, but I started thinking about what is good in my life right now, and underneath all of the stress and uncertainty, and all of the things I do to fill my time, I found a constant flow of passion and enthusiasm for music, and also a shift in my priorities and trajectory. I’m not trying to belittle anyone else’s experience or "brag'“ (please don’t read this as bragging) in any way, but taking some time to reflect on the change did me good, so I thought I would share in the hopes that you share your story too.
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