I love going for walks here. It's just nice to spend time in the sun and to feel comfortable without wearing a coat. Yesterday I walked to the NZ parliament building (which looks like--and is called--the beehive), then I walked back along the water. I pretended I was visiting the waterfront restaurants with my family and friends, and I took this picture:
I've mentioned that the orchestra's publicity is awesome. Here's a vintage example. I have no idea who this contrabassoonist is (he must be long gone by now), but he was in my practice room making this inviting pose, so I had to take a picture. While the current contrabassoonist is a real character, and I'm happy to have met him, I sort of wish that I could play with this guy, too.
The concert is tonight. Three pieces by Ravel: La Valse, Piano Concerto in G, and Bolero, plus Scriabin's Poem of Ecstasy. We've rehearsed quite a bit, so I'm looking forward to performing and making it the real deal.
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