The photo below shows the entrance road from the street to our home. The gate stone was half destroyed by the big earth quake in March. On the left of the entrance, we have a bit of lawn garden, which has kept me busy careing for throughout summer. Now that duty is almost over. I should cut the trees along the entrance and some branches of the tress around before it gets cold. It is the time of harvest. Crisp and cool breeze is coming through over the harvested rice paddies now. One of the best seasons here.
I have a small concert scheduled on Oct 8. Music lovers are gathering at a local hall, where we play pieces together or in solo. Some will sing while the others will play instruments. I will play the 1st and, probably, the 2nd movement of piano trio by Faure. I have yearned playing this piece by myself since my young days. We have finished playing the 2nd piano trio by Brahms this winter after practising for a year. It was an achivement for me, even if we won't question about the result. It was a lot of fun to play in ensemble. The violinist makes a signal, in German, Einsatz, to start music inspiring deeply as if she were telling us "let's start it now". It is always touching me a lot. It sounds we are living and singing music together. It means more than a signal in performance but a sign of having fun of life together.
Dear Dr. Shin,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this concept of breathing the fun of life together. What a wonderful idea for making music together! I sometimes have some frustrations in making music, and it is important to stay on the side of joy.
Thanks again,
Susan in Alabama, KD4VXO
Again, astronomically belated reply! Thanks for your comment. I sure share what you feel about playing music. Being able to practise is a kind of blessing. Have much fun, Susan.
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