OK, due to a misunderstanding I didn’t actually perform, but I was prepared to. I did go up and play my piece (Indigo, by Robert Grove) at the end, while everyone was packing up. Just to try out the concert grand and the hall, you know. I had several nice comments afterward, both gratifying and encouraging.
The other fun thing is that I played from memory, and really felt like I was making music in spite of a couple of finger or memory slips (I’m not really sure which they were). My piano lessons this year have inspired me to make more effort at memorizing at least some of the cello music I am going to perform.
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sfrack // August 14, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Yeah for you! How brave to memorize.
I am a piano teacher and have most of my blogs on piano. Check out the one on memorizing. It may provide some tricks that are helpful.
Also, I am offering virtual piano lessons. There’s a blog on that too if you are interested.
Keep on playing and enjoy!