Requiem

Playing Mozart's Requiem on the eve of the anniversary of his death at the same exact time it is being played in Salzburg. If that's not overwhelming then I don't know what is.

Tonight my orchestra played with the Piedmont Singers at an Episcopal Church in Middleburg, VA. To play a piece of music that I have loved for so many years was exciting in itself, but to play it on such a momentous day with so many other amazing factors was just incredible. I feel so lucky to be involved with this concert.

I have this incredibly dorky habit of getting very into the music I am playing. I may not be the most technical player out there anymore, but the love I have for what I play is what I believe sets me apart from the pedestrian players. I listen while I play. I enjoy how my part fits in with the whole and sometimes, when I realize that I am a part of an amazing piece of music, I am just filled with joy.



The movie Amadeus was where I first heard and fell in love with Mozart's Requiem.




If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it.

XO,
SVR



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Dirty Harry

The highlights of my day were as follows:

Talking about Harry Potter with not one, not two, but three different people at work! One even ended in me looking up horcrux on wikipedia. There is so much to learn!

Hanging out at my aunt's house for her Silpada jewelry party. I ended up getting the five stackable rings.

Getting a lot of fun compliments on my outfit. I forgot to get someone to photograph it, though!

XO,
SVR


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