Peter Webster on Nostr: Last night, to the Royal Festival Hall, for Haydn's 'Creation'. Therein lies a tale. ...
Last night, to the Royal Festival Hall, for Haydn's 'Creation'.
Therein lies a tale.
Many years ago, I was booked as a young singer to take the bass solo part in 'Creation'. I was very nervous. It was just a small country church, with an enthusiastic but limited amateur choir. The fee was small. But it was my biggest gig to date, and one aria in particular was a challenge.
During the rehearsal, just before that big aria, the organist (a very experienced local musician who I knew quite well) turned to me and said "Are you sure you're up to this?"
I don't recall how I replied, but 25 years on, I still remember how it felt.
Don't be that guy.
(As it turned out, I did OK.)
Therein lies a tale.
Many years ago, I was booked as a young singer to take the bass solo part in 'Creation'. I was very nervous. It was just a small country church, with an enthusiastic but limited amateur choir. The fee was small. But it was my biggest gig to date, and one aria in particular was a challenge.
During the rehearsal, just before that big aria, the organist (a very experienced local musician who I knew quite well) turned to me and said "Are you sure you're up to this?"
I don't recall how I replied, but 25 years on, I still remember how it felt.
Don't be that guy.
(As it turned out, I did OK.)