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Angela Myles Beeching, author of Beyond Talent, is presenting the next keynote address – Is What We Do Relevant? “I’ve posed kind of a scary question. And perhaps it’s partly because of my age. You find yourself asking that question more as you get older.” “We all know how difficult it is to promote the […]

We’re back bright and early this morning and are starting the day with an energetic presentation by Dr. Helen Marlais as she showcases some of the newest FJH music books. She began her presentation with a performance of Fossils, from Carnival of the Animals, published in book 6 of the new In Recital with Classical […]

The final item on the program for today – The Late Show – Examples of the teaching of Rosina Lhevinne and Frances Clark. We are currently watching a documentary on Ms. Lhevinne, discussing both her personal and professional life and showing clips from her teaching.

A reception followed the amazing performances and we enjoyed visiting while partaking of scrumptious goodies! Virginia, Megan and I pose for a quick shot during the reception: Here I pose with my teacher, Dr. Sylvia Coats:

The final performer of the evening is Elena Miraztchiyska, 2007 Young Artist Piano Competition Winner. Her program is: 1. Spanish Rhapsody by Liszt 2. Sonata in D Major, K. 433 by Scarlatti 3. Sonata in D Minor, K. 1 by Scarlatti

The next performer is Jeffrey Lee, 2007 Senior Piano Competition Winner. His program is: 1. Etude, Op. 8, No. 12 by Scriabin 2. Ondine from Gaspard de la Nuit by Ravel 3. Islamey by Balakirev