October 10 & 11 - Recitals with violinist Karen Gomyo

The Faure Sonata No. 1 for Violin & Piano is no walk in the park ... although the goal is for much of it to sound like such. If the pianist were to play all the notes at a mere mezzo-forte dynamic (medium loudness), the piece would sound like a steamroller was parading across the stage. As that was not the desired effect, I practiced my part endlessly until I could tame the beast into the delicate Parisian it should be. Did I succeed? I sure hope so!

Performing with Karen Gomyo is always a wonderful experience. Her gift for long yet nuanced lines is truly inspiring.