musique
I talked to a friend last night on MSN whom I haven’t talked to for a long time. She’s currently studying at New England Conservatory in Boston for her graduate studies, majoring in piano performance. I’m really happy for her, knowing that she majored in physics for her undergraduate four years at HK U and is finally on to something she really loves. Another friend of mine, who’s studying at the pre-college division of the Central Conservatory of China in Beijing, decided to go to Oberlin for piano performance. I’m so very proud of them, and am looking forward to joining them in the field of professional piano study.
It’s almost May, and coming with that is one of the most prestigious international piano competitions in the world, the Van Cliburn Competition. It will take place from May 20th to June 5th and is well known for its multitudinous and versatile repertoire; preliminary rounds include many 50min/60min recitals, final rounds include two piano concerti. Like, holy moly. I’d get a brain cramp if I were to memorize 6-7h of music and play them perfectly. Perhaps someday in the future.. perhaps.. But I’m looking forward to listening to Wang Xiaohan, a Chinese finalist from 2001’s competition. There’re 8 competitors from China (most represented country among other countries) and 7 of them are women (Chen Sa is one of them). Now isn’t that something? Much to my regret, I’m too poor to go to Texas to watch the competition, but thanks to modern technology, we can now watch the competition online (and even vote for our favourite pianist…) So register (it’s free…) to watch, if you are interested that is (if you are a PC user, firefox doesn’t work.. you can only use IE. ) And I’m done spreading the good news.
Now I’m looking forward to our concert next Thursday. Please come to the concert if you can, it’d mean a lot to me considering I’m playing Rhapsody in Blue with my school’s wind ensemble and I also happen to turn 18 on that day.
I really hope my hands can survive until the end of Thursday because I almost lost my right arm someday last week; my arm was like paralyzed. The cramp is killing me.
- just a day, music | Time: 7:12 pm (UTC+8)
by the time people get to that level of playing, there probably isn’t even much difference in talent between the performers. for most, practicing that much is a marathon, not to mention performing all that!
Comment by kenjamin — April 30, 2005 @ 11:12 pm
We are all waiting for your performance….. by the way are u feelign all right form friday?
Comment by Parthi — May 1, 2005 @ 1:13 am
mhm, those people are nut heads.
Oo I feel the pressure, Parthi, I feel the pressure. =P
Yeah, I’m feeling much better now. It was just that day. I hope the morning rehearsal went well.
Comment by Sof — May 1, 2005 @ 1:36 am
hey sophie! GUESS WHO?! It’s specially DRY! hehe…you know who. =p But, aaaaaaww sophie! I really hope you’re alright now. Damn cramps eh? Dont worry…I got the same prob. as you. The rehearsal went well, actually…even though you weren’t there to give us altos our notes, hehe! Just kidding! Don’t worry, we handled it well. =) And what’s this? You’re birthday is on the day of the CONCERT?! Oh ‘DRYYYY’, HAHA! Thank goodness I read your blog before that day came. Well anyway, Best of LUCK with the Rhapsody playing! =)
-Ayra Jane
Comment by ayajane — May 1, 2005 @ 6:46 pm
DRY indeed! thanks for dropping by Ayra, you are da best. Man, I heart yoooo. hehe. good to hear the rehearsal went well, and I shall see you soon. =)
Comment by Sof — May 2, 2005 @ 4:52 am