We all know those people who give 110% ALL the time when they perform. Typically they're actors and after they perform a number, we whisper to those around us, "yeah...they won't make it through a show..." Well, I'm one of "those people." When I play, I pour 110% of myself into my instrument, and while this is romantic and all, doing it for a 3 hour show is painful and damaging. For the past several days, I've ended each rehearsal/run feeling like I've been hit by a truck and the pain is just as bad when I wake up in the morning. (ah yes, the glamorous life of a violist...)
That being said, it's time to learn how to pace myself. It's time to discover ways to give 60% and make it sound like 110%. Energy conservation is big right now in the world, so it's time to go green. Ha, it's time to go green with my viola playing.
In other news, we open for previews today! The show is spectacular and has already been an amazing experience.
Things to listen for when YOU see the show: The string playing in A Heart Full of Love. Not my favorite song, but the orchestration is fabulous.
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