I love London. I've managed to be here enough times, that I almost don't feel like a pure tourist. Although still love to wander about here, and turn new corners to see new surprises, I don't feel drawn to do touristy activities really. My times here have always been musical in nature, so it's no surprise that there's a little of that this time too.
The fact is that it's my first performance in over 2 months and it's a little exciting (read frightening) to think about! I'll be playing with Max Baillie, a violinist/violist, as well as the ensemble notes inegales, at Club inegales tonight. The series and band is run by Peter Wiegold an old friend from early times at Symphony Nova Scotia. His take on music is very international, and an blend of largely directed improvised and through composed. So I've had to practice a little more than if it was pure improvisation! That's fun too.
Only in London do these guys just happen to ride by!
Max and I rehearsed yesterday, as Sue and the boys went to the London Eye (not my cup of tea, as the locals would say). I was happily reminded of the joys and challenges of music. It's hard, but nothing else raises the hairs on my neck quite the same way. And that musical humans can find common ground together in a very short time. Nice.
This has all been great perspective for me. Wish me luck!
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