Masterclass / Faculty Concert

Yesterday morning we had a masterclass with Mark. Robin, Ray and Eric played. Mark had interesting things to say as usual. He was asking us how we did our thumb position vibrato - he's trying to make his wider. He's experimenting with keeping his thumb down or lifting it while vibrating.

We had Mahler rehearsal after lunch - it's starting to sound better but is still pretty rough. Hopefully it will come together for the concert!

After dinner was the faculty recital - it was really good. They played the Prokofiev Quintet, which is for violin, viola, bass, oboe and clarinet. It was soo cool - it really featured the bass quite a bit and Mark sounded so good on it. I think that I will order the music when I get back. They also played the Mozart Gran Partita Serenade, which also used bass (no other strings). The faculty here is really quite good!

Ok - I'm going to write about today tomorrow - I have to go back to the Academy quickly and change / take a shower before the concert!