…but i wanted to just say that our concert was even better today than yesterday. it was outstanding. my whole body was shaking by the end of the mahler 2nd. i don’t know why, but it wasn’t bad. it’s just never happened before to me. i was torn between sheer joy on my face and tears. it was very very emotional.

at one point near the end, JoAnn lifted her arms and face to the sky in this amazing supplication—it’s always like she’s dancing when she conducts— and we were all so moved by that.

and the orchestra. it was just amazing. all of it.

then they held a reception for all of us at a shishi club in the courtyard.

i had a such a wonderful day. the concert, the weather, the reception. posted photos on flickr. look there.

AND i finally got to speak to the princp french hrn, who i have a crush on.

he’s divine

sigh…back to real life tomorrow.

i love the chorus. i love it. love it. there were moments today when i felt transported elsewhere, lifted beyond this world, transfigured, and a part of this huge community of artists all in search of that perfect translation of the music. it was stupendous. words cannot do it justice.

and that’s why there is music, after all