Just. So. Tired. Today. Last night I played the recital I’ve been preparing for MONTHS for. First time playing Philip Glass’ Songs and Poems, as well as first outing of Jessie Montgomery’a Rhapsody #2. Both of those pieces have been technique-expanding pieces for me, just absolutely pushing me to my limit. I had four local violists, all current or recent grads of the UNAY (universidad de Artes de Yucatán), join me for two ensemble pieces too, and the rehearsal process leading up to that was fun and only grueling because my Spanish wasn’t up to the task! The recital was at a beautiful gallery called Casa Gemela, and there was a nice crowd, plus my family being there meant a lot. But as well as it all went (with plenty of flubbed notes, to be sure!), I’m very much feeling how taxing putting it together was, and after we went for a walk into the center of town and played some soccer in a park, and after I practiced for the NEXT big project— playing Stamitz concerto and a new piece written for me by Judith Alejandra Gonzalez Benitez next Sunday— I passed out for an hour and a half this afternoon.
November 19
