I can't think of a weekend in recent history where I've been more productive. Hermit-ing really paid off: the stress has been diminishing significantly this week. The recital music is coming along splendidly; yesterday I had the first rehearsal with my violist for the Bolcom chamber piece I'm doing, and it went really well. I'm feeling better about the "experimental" opera that's going up this weekend. I have found that if I just trust myself to pull pitches out of my ass, I usually do relatively well. I'm always wondering why composers who write this crazy music don't just insist on hiring a singer with perfect pitch. I guess maybe they don't really care if you sing a B or a B flat?

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In closing, I thought I would post a few more pics from my recent trip to Greece.

Day trip to Porto Rafti:




Road trip to Delphi and Arahova (the Greek Aspen!)


Exploring the ruins at Delphi:


Japanese tourists (complete with Louis Vuitton umbrellas and white gloves):


Ancient stadium at Delphi:


Ancient theater at Delphi:


More ruins:


The oracle at Delphi:


Arahova by night (where we stayed):


Arahova by day:


Angelo playing with his new pet, the hamster Squeaky:


Angelo loves his Uncle Nicaaaaa (he can say Nick's name now and yells it constantly!--it's so cute!)


Enjoy the photos!