I certainly was moved by Verdi’s Requiem and I find Maestro Boughton to be very enjoyable to work with. I hope he returns to Symphony Silicon Valley soon. Sadly, I don’t see him listed on next year’s schedule.

The second oboe part of the work has a whole lot of low notes … all marked, of course, piano or pianissimo. Figures. But things went fine.

Sometimes I just feel so blessed to get to do what I do. Music is such a tremendous joy, even when playing things that are full of agony.

If you know what I mean.
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