plans for the year

It’s been a while since I’ve updated anything on this site.  Much of my work has been going into doing semi-daily work on the blog.  Here’s a thumbnail sketch of what I’d like to accomplish this season, who knows how much I’ll actually get done!

Recitals:  I’d like to do a recital of the three pieces that I commissioned back in 04-05, in preparation for recording them.  In addition, I’m interested in exploring a couple established pieces from my repertoire, and maybe adding a couple more, on a separate recital.

Chamber Music:  Arnica will be back - we did a concert at the Salem Library again this year - it was September 16th.  We played the Haydn Op. 20 no. 4, the Debussy Quartet, and the Brahms Piano Quintet with guest artist Cary Lewis.  We’ll be repeating the Brahms on the Old Church noontime concert series on January 23rd, 2008.  We’re also planning on learning the Janacek 2nd Quartet “Intimate Letters” along with perhaps Brahms 2nd Quartet and some Beethoven.  Stay tuned.

I’m also planning on doing some sort of Brahms “marathon” concert - with the sonatas for strings, some quintets, trios and other assorted goodies (maybe some piano music?).  I’m hoping that this can happen in February - most likely as a benefit for the Portland Community Music Center - so watch this space for more info!