That was fun :)

I thoroughly enjoyed going to that concert with each of you! I must be the luckiest teacher ever. You are delightful, talented girls. I loved reading your concert observations. You listened well and learned a lot. It was a special treat to hear Hsiang John Tu perform. He played a wide variety of pieces and I especially loved that he gave some background information for each one so we could understand and enjoy it more. Sweelinck, Beethoven "Sonata in A Major" (N's favorite), Bartok "Out of Doors" (S, E, S, and J's favorite),  Liszt "Two Concert Etudes" and "Three Concert Etudes" (my favorite) and Ravel's "La Valse" to top it off (my and M's favorite). I was invigorated and inspired by the Ravel. It was so beautiful and intellectually satisfying. A new favorite for me.

I loved those moments when you each would look at me or each other with your eyes popping out as his fingers flew effortlessly across the keyboard. That. is why we practice scales. :)

Thank you again for being there with me that night. We are so blessed.