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With Sally Burgess & Skating weekend

10/26/2011

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I had a terrific day yesterday playing for Sally's Masterclass at 22 Mansfield Street. Working on different opera ensembles an arias the workshop finished with a concert where the Guildhall singers showed all they had learnt during the sessions. 

It was fantastic to be there during the process and see the results in the performance. Besides, Sally took the time during the show to explain to a curious audience what we had been up to during the sessions, which I imagine can be quite an eye opener at times! At least, it brings a little bit of insight into our work process. I thoroughly enjoyed the day, and playing in Bob Boas' instrument was also very nice! Fantastic Steinway sourrounded by beautiful pictures in the "concert room".. incomparable setting!

And what is the "skating" about in the title? 

Well, I spent the last days in Geisingen watching the World Freestyle Slalom Championship, and I have found regained drive, motivation and learning techniques from watching and talking to different skaters. Sometimes it is easy to forget the "athlete" side of us as musicians, but we need that side in order to master our instruments technically! I've found that by sharing problems and practice techniques in our respective fields, I have not only learned more about skating, but have come back with new thoughts to include in my practice routine and practice/performance mentality!

(And I have skated quite a lot today.. and my legs can already tell the difference..)

Night!
Maite

Ps. Congratulations to all Team GB skaters, all of them were fantastic! 
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BREAKTRHOUGH BREAST CANCER- Charity Concert

10/12/2011

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Voices Ensemble sings for ...
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I'm absolutely thrilled to share with you that we have a venue and a date for this marvellous event!

St Olave's Church, Friday 2nd December 2011 at 1.05pm. Voices Ensemble will present an exciting programme combining classic and modern, accompanied and a capella and some Christmas Charols too!

I will keep you updated with our rehearsals and detailed programme and coming shortly there will be a website where you all can sponsor these great singers and myself as their conductor, for BREAKTHROUGH BREAST CANCER.

We all can make a difference! 

M

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October 2011

10/8/2011

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I have been worse than bad in the last month in relation to the blog! 

However I think that the photos and videos show that it has been (and still is!) a very busy and exciting time! From Spain to Austria, always with a foot in London, I have been playing, conducting and learning as much as I can! 

The time in Graz was vibrant and it was such an occasion to conduct for Kammerphilarmonie Graz and Orpheus Sinfonia. However, it was equally exciting to come home and record Bulería with LondonCreative Ensemeble. The recording session was very intense, but we all were very happy after! The official video and audio will come very shortly, and I will post it on here. For now, the video that I have uploaded (and it's sound) is from my own camara! :) 

I also had fantastic opportunity to spend some time watching Il Trittico at ROH, and there have been (very) few moments in my life as inspiring and invigorating than seeing Antonio Pappano rehearse! The level of energy, commitment and musicianship goes beyond anything that I have experienced before. A true lesson for life. And the music was superb! I think that these pieces are just genius! Funnily enough, it looks like I will be playing Gianni Schichi in March with Fulham opera, something I'm now more than looking forward too!

Right, haven't written in months, but I'm not going to overdue it now either! :) Hopefully, there is a very exciting project that is coming slowly to light, and I will be posting you very soon about it! Fingers crossed!

Night, 
Maite

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