Islamey went well! More specifically, I performed Balakirev's Islamey yesterday (a piece which has haunted me in the past) at the Dallas Public Library Concert Series, and thankfully, it soared this time. (Check out my last couple of posts for a better explanation of my history with this piece).
I sat for what seemed like a long time before I started playing it, because I was really working up the courage to get through it! I love this piece and don't want fear to get in the way of sharing great music. This time, I made sure I was always in control of my tempos (they can easily run out-of-control in this piece) and at the same time, pushing an edge of excitement that is so important to the music.
Considering it's one of the hardest pieces in the repertoire, I have no qualms admitting that it still has room to grow (and perhaps room for even more speed!), but I am thrilled with how it went yesterday.
Check it out in the video bar below (on the right hand side), or you can find it on Youtube. If you can't watch the whole thing, at least listen to the last couple of minutes!
Monday, October 3, 2011
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