Performance by Monica K. from Recital #37 - 2015-02-15

• Performer: Monica K.
• Location: Lexington, KY
• Experience: Abut 10 1/2 years
• Composer: Max Richter
• Piece: Written on the Sky
• Duration: 107
• Music Link: click to play
• Video Link: http://youtu.be/AyGQ__cY3C0
• Music Source: "Max Richter: Piano Works" sheet music collection
• Instrument: Mason & Hamlin A
• Recording Method: Zoom H4, amplified in audacity
• Info: This piece joins the thankfully short list of "pieces that should be a heck of a lot easier but kick my butt every time." I don't know why I had so much trouble learning this piece, but I imagine it has something to do with the key signature of five flats and the lack of a predictable chord progression (at least, not predictable to me). Many months ago when I started working on this, Euan Morrison told me "it gets easier when you have all the notes in your fingers." Alas, I don't think that ever happened, and it never did get easy. But the good news is that I don't ever have to play it again. Phew. Lunch was Kashi natural foods black bean burrito frozen dinner.