This week saw me at TWO Rossini operas I'd never seen before, both of which I enjoyed more than I'd expected to. Apparently the lesson there is that I need to revisit Rossini's seria operas. If you are not familiar, I recommend both William Tell and Tancredi. The scores are surprisingly beautiful.
And in other news...
I am increasingly convinced that being a professional, in any field, is keeping a sense of humor when things do not turn out as planned. Sometimes weather interrupts your travel. Sometimes you get a cold and can't perform at or attend an event. Sometimes you have a family emergency. If you can roll with it, and make the best of the situation whatever it may be, you'll look mature and professional to those around you, and, for your own sake, you'll save yourself some stress and anxiety.
I'd like to thank my yoga instructor for the innovative mantra "let go" which has guided me through all sorts of surprises as late.
And in other news...
I am increasingly convinced that being a professional, in any field, is keeping a sense of humor when things do not turn out as planned. Sometimes weather interrupts your travel. Sometimes you get a cold and can't perform at or attend an event. Sometimes you have a family emergency. If you can roll with it, and make the best of the situation whatever it may be, you'll look mature and professional to those around you, and, for your own sake, you'll save yourself some stress and anxiety.
I'd like to thank my yoga instructor for the innovative mantra "let go" which has guided me through all sorts of surprises as late.
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