I had several "firsts" yesterday. I got to go to a concert at the Kennedy Center - and I actually knew someone on the stage! It was a National Symphony Orchestra family concert - and the centerpiece on the program was Saint-Saens' "Carnival of the Animals." The piece features two pianos - and my teacher, Eileen, was asked to play one of the piano parts. It was amazing to be in that building - as I grew up watching "The Kennedy Center Honors" on TV. I was pinching myself the whole time!
It was also incredible to see Eileen perform. Often times, professional musicians are either really great teachers or really great performers. It's hard to be devoted to your teaching when you are having to practice your own music all the time. Eileen has somehow managed to find a balance between both. We consider ourselves very privileged to be able to study with her.
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| There are several different halls in the center - we were in the "Concert Hall" |
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| Here is the "Hall of Nations" |
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| Here we are with Eileen! From L to R: June, me, Eileen, Rayna - we are the three first-year masters students in Eileen's studio. |
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| June, Elizabeth, Rayna (Elizabeth is a graduate voice student) standing outside the Kennedy Center. |
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