I just recently finished the first movement of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3! I really loved playing this piece – its so playful and gentle, and certainly stylistically challenging! Below is a recording of me performing it. I hope you enjoy!
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Winter Voice Recital!
This past weekend I performed at my final voice recital of the year! It was once again held virtually, and I was so lucky to have my grandparents and my piano teacher, Ms. Irina, present in the Zoom room. I performed Nella Fantasia, which is the song constructed off the theme from the movie The Mission (I recently watched it and sobbed for two hours, wow, what a powerful film). Additionally, I once again recorded my own track on the piano – thank you so much, Ms. Irina, for your help with that! Below is a recording, please leave a comment with your thoughts!
Merry Christmas, Veselé Vánoce, and Happy Holidays!
Back to Horses!
I’m back to riding horses! There, I said it – and boy, it feels so good! However, I have left behind my jumping days and am now training exclusively in dressage. I am so fortunate to be able to take lessons at a private barn with my incredible coach, Ms. Laura. And then, of course, there’s Brembo – the magical and wonderful Chincoteague pony who I have the honor to ride. He’s actually a descendant of Misty of Chincoteague!
I have gone to two shows thus far, in which we have placed second both times. Additionally, in our last show we were the Champion reserve – woohoo!
In addition to riding, I have been working at the barn for a couple hours every Sunday morning. It’s so much fun!
I cannot wait to start showing again in the Spring. Below is a picture of Brembo (who we like to fondly call Mr. Eye Candy).
Fall Voice Recital!
Due to the phenomenal technology we have today, I was able to perform at and attend my voice recital in October! I performed Touch the Sky from Brave, and recorded my own track on the piano. Additionally, I was so lucky that I could be joined by my grandparents in the Czech Republic, and a friend from Illinois. It was truly a magical moment!
Here is the recording from my recital – please leave a comment below and let me know what you think!
Coco
I love you forever – you are my best friend and baby brother, and you’ll always be in my heart.
New Podcast!
Hey all! I recently started a podcast called “How To: A Guide to the Most Ridiculous Arts of Life”. Here on this show we take completely normal daily tasks, and blow them into some crazily mind-boggling and way-too-complicated scenarios. Join us as we enjoy the little things in life.
Below is the link to the podcast – please check it out and let me know what you think!
Hal Leonard Vocal Competition
Life has been really crazy recently, hasn’t it? Personally, I’ve been keeping busy with my music. I submitted to the Hal Leonard vocal competition, a last-minute project that I had a ton of fun working on! My wonderful voice teacher Ms. M helped me prepare and was really flexible in setting up extra lessons. I submitted to two categories – Musical Theatre and Art Songs.
I recently received the results of the competition, and it turns out that in the Musical Theatre category I was a semifinalist, and in the art songs category I was a finalist! I was really excited about this. For the musical theatre category I had sung Reflection (from Mulan) and Born To Entertain (from Ruthless), and for the art songs I sang Ho! Mr. Piper and Oh, Shenendoah. Here are the recordings!
First Orchestra Concert of 2020!
This year is starting off right! Yesterday marked my first orchestra concert of 2020. I had a blast preparing these pieces and I believe we performed well! Here are the links – please let me know what you think!
Emory 2/2020 – Shostakovitch Waltz
My Debut Recital With Mr. Pu!
These past few months have been full of a lot of wonderful surprises and achievements. Rewinding back to summer, I was lucky enough to be able to attend the first annual Atlanta Festival Academy and there I met my now teacher Mr. William Pu, the former Associate Concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Over the past few months I have been working with him on Haydn’s Violin Concerto No. 2, and finally it was ready enough to perform. I had my debut recital with Mr. Pu last weekend, and I was so excited! Here is the recording:
Winter Recital
Time is flying and the holiday season is upon us! What better way to welcome in the festivities than a holiday recital? I recently performed “Con Te Partiro”, or “Time to Say Goodbye”, at my studio’s winter concert. Thank you to my wonderful teacher Ms. Wor for preparing me! Here is a recording! Happy Holidays and have a fabulous New Year!!!
