A Piano Recital

It's difficult to believe, but it's been over 12 years since I've performed the piano in front of an audience.

This is especially shocking since I used to perform all the time. In high school, I'd play for various churches on the weekends. I'd also play for weddings, funerals, local events, competitions, and recitals. Of course, I'd play for my family at home too.

I stopped practicing in college because I couldn't find the time between all the hours studying math and science. Plus, finding reliable access to a piano was difficult during semesters I wasn't taking music classes.

But recently, I started practicing more regularly at home. It's been fun to revisit old pieces. Sometimes, it feels like I'm back in high school and have been playing consistently for a long time. 

A few weeks ago, I was invited to play in a group get-together, so I said yes to playing the piano! I played three different pieces from the 1930s, my favorite era for piano.

(Sorry for the poor audio quality! I recorded the performance on my phone from a non-ideal angle.)

First, I give a short introduction to my little performance, which is also translated into Japanese:

The first piece is Novellette, by Kabelevsky:

The second is the second Argentian Danza, by Ginastera (don't mind the missed notes!):

The third is my all-time favorite piece, the Toccata by Khatchatourian:

Here's a bonus piece that was not part of the performance! At Ghibli Park, Joe bought a little thumb piano, and I've been practicing little songs: