So finally after yet another long break I am back on my blog. The past month have alternated between being of 'no particular interest' (so not worth writing about) and so interesting and busy that I did not have the time ;). The summer month was a time to move a little slower, enjoy some music and attempt to sort out various things.

In July my duo Due Corde went to the Northeast. We had a great time performing among other things at Gibside chapel as well as in Hexam, Gateshead and Newcastle. The programs mixed eighteenth century sonatas and duos with arrangements for traditional tunes. Amelie had done some really interesting research into Shield - a local composer who ended up being very successful in London - and we were able to perform quite a few of his pieces. It was my first trip to this part of the country and I really enjoyed it. Hope we will have a chance to come back.

The rest of the summer was much about the Proms. When we returned from the tour the season had already begun. As in previous years I worked as a steward at the RCM which hosted the pre-concert talks (Proms Plus). It was a real treat to be paid to listen to interesting talks about music - and then to run across the street to join the line when possible. I ended up attending a good variety of concerts with such varied ensembles as: OAE, Gabrieli Consort and Players, Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theater, BBC Symphony and many others. I was also lucky to get a ticket to the famous Last Night - a real party and a great way to end a good summer.

This week college has started again. The Fall term is shaping up to be really exciting. Due Corde will appear 3 times at the National Gallery (twice as background music and once in a recital). In addition a variety of college projects will be happening. It is going to be very busy but also really inspiring. I hope to be able to report on it all.