Elizabeth Borowsky Writes
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Cello Jamboree
The concert went very well - YAY! Now I can disclose that I barely looked at the piano since my return from China (no time to do so) and was honestly worried about this performance... Ironically, the only piece I had a flash of doubt as to "what comes next" while playing was my own composition, "Northern Lights" which I played as an encore...
Germany: the beginnings of a 2.5 month adventure, part II
Dilsberg is GORGEOUS. I'm literally living in a medieval castle and village. Much of the castle is in ruins (though you can go up and walk on the castle walls and climb the tower), but the Kommandantenhaus (Commander's House) and tower, which was built in the 13th century, is a beautifully restored 5 level-building. It's built on a hill, so levels 1, 2, and 3 are all 'ground floor.' …
Germany: the beginnings of a 2.5 month adventure, part I.
After returning from China, I had two weeks to do laundry, see friends for a brief "hi" and "bye," and repack my bags, this time for a 2.5 month trip to Germany. The Borowsky Trio was invited to be artists-in-residence at the Dilsberg Castle, a few miles up the Neckar River from Heidelberg. We accepted the invitation last year and have been looking forward to this "retreat" and the chance to focus on learning new music, composing, writing, thinking, resting, enjoying the natural world, and enjoying good German food and wine...
China, April 1-15, 2008
My family and I spent the first two weeks of April in China for Pre-Olympic concerts ("Great Harmony: One World, One Dream, One Family"). We performed recitals in major Chinese cities, including Tianjin and Beijing. We also performed a concert as soloists with the Tianjin Symphony Orchestra consisting of John Williams' Olympic Fanfare, the Beethoven Triple Concerto, David Popper's Hungarian Rhapsody, Camille Saint-Saens' Introduction and Rondo Cappriciosso, Chopin's Polonaise Op. 22, and a 'medley' of music from around the world that I arranged for our family and orchestra.
Most interesting experiences: …