Alfred Schnittke’s Cello Concerto No.2, and me.
This autumn I'm revisiting a piece that for me fits very well with the season of colder temperatures and longer hours of darkness. Do you have any relation to this piece yourself? Comments are welcome.
Are you goal-oriented or process-oriented?
I always preferred risking failure, ending up with a weird-tasting dish or a useless knitted thing, than to follow the recipes.
The Screen and I
It’s a bit weird that my job, essentially an activity where no electricity is needed, results in all this screen time. How did that happen?
Making space
One of THE obstacles between us and our cello practice is the challenge of making space for it. So let’s make some!
What happens if I don’t force anything?
Can I let go of the control that I try to enforce onto my everyday life?
The Cellist’s Journey #1 Making the Cello a Part of Your Life
Become aware of your intention. Dare to be confident in yourself. Be in it for the long run.
Long-term Relationships
There is learning a new piece.
And there is that deep learning that unfolds when nourishing a long-term relationship to a piece.