Monthly Archives: May 2011

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and You: Commitment, the Journey, and Joy

I have had the opportunity to play Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony on several occasions now between my work in New York and Philadelphia.  This past week I played four concerts of this great work.  One of the most stunning things to … Continue reading

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The Art of the Blank Space, And What Eleanor Roosevelt Says

Throughout our musical lives, we come across various kinds of Blank Spaces in our calendars.  They can feel like a blessing or a curse depending on the situation.  For students there is the oft-longed-for Summer Vacation.  For recent graduates and … Continue reading

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Music (and Life!) Lessons with Mom: Music Moms, Part Two

In continued anticipation of Mother’s Day, I want to introduce you more thoroughly to my own mother and to some of the things she taught me, both through music and away from music. This Mother’s Day is an especially big … Continue reading

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A Moment For Music Moms – Our Unsung Heroines

We hear so much about Soccer and Hockey Moms – but let’s talk about Music Moms!  Since Mother’s Day is almost here, I thought I would use today and the rest of this week to pay tribute to these amazing … Continue reading

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