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Sunday, June 28th, 2020
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I played my usual repertoire at Villa Riviera today and the
residents seemed happy. At Villa Riviera I always play right after
lunch so I think they do not want to move around much then. That
seems to be the perfect time for them to listen to some music they
enjoy. I played on a Sunday today which is unusual for me, but
nothing was any different.
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Saturday, June 27th, 2020
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I played at Vista del Monte and Mariposa today but by the end of Mariposa's performance I was about to fall over. I started my first performance at Vista del Monte with a lot of enthusiasm however my back was barely able to make it through the second performance. At one point I was playing while leaning against the piano in addition to leaning my hands on the keys half depressed so they would not play. After I was finished I walked to my couch and collapsed which felt really nice even though my back was aching.
In regards to my playing I did a good job during my
first performance and I was able to play Rachmaninoff's Prelude 5
without making too many mistakes. The second performance was good
as well even with having a two person audience. However, they
clapped and enjoyed my playing so there is no reason to think of
anything other than that.
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Monday, June 15th, 2020
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On Saturday I
played piano via teleconferencing for Mariposa and Casa
Dorinda. Both of the audiences were quaint in size, but
they were appreciative of my music. It does not feel too
different if I have a large or small audience when I
teleconference my performances, which is much different
than if I was playing in person. I am happy I get to play
on my own piano for these performances since I am used to
my own instrument, so that is something nice about
teleconferencing performances. My choice of music for
these two retirement homes was the same as it usually is,
so I am thinking that I need to start playing my
Polonaises to make my performances a little more
interesting. I will have to see if I get the same
challenge performing new pieces online that I do
performing them in person.
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Thursday, June 4th, 2020
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I played for an hour through Zoom today at Summerhouse, Vista
del Monte. It felt great to play because my performance jobs
have been reduced by half since the pandemic started and I
have been craving to play for people. In my opinion I played
better than I usually do, but it was really hot in the garage
wearing my tuxedo. Thankfully I only have to wear the top half
for teleconferencing. I did not play Rachmaninoff's 5th
Prelude this performance but I have a feeling I will for the
next performance. Once I am able to play the slower section
without much hesitation I will be ready.