Ben participated in this competition last Saturday (October 4). When we got there we realized he was up against stiff competition. Another violinist in it did better than him in two competitions he was in last year. Also, of the 12 finalists there were 6 pianists and some of them were playing very challenging repertoire. […]
West Suburban Orchestra Youth Concerto Competition 2008 Read More »
Last night the piano teacher had a few students come to her studio and play. West played In The Meadow by Lichner. Ben played the first movement of the Grieg Piano Concerto (he has not had time to get it to the level he’d like for a regular recital). Ben and another student, Robin, also
Small piano recital Read More »
The Windy City String Ensemble’s year end concert was on Friday and the piano recital was yesterday. They both went very well. Steve recorded the piano recital but his recordings aren’t up yet. Here are a few camera videos. Sorry the piano recital ones are so dark – I should have set the camera ASA
June 2008 concerts Read More »