Here it is everyone! My performance of Sibelius' "Finlandia" on December 5th, 2008. This was played at second of two "Independence Day Assemblies" which took place in the school gym. Because this was the second assembly, I performed for all of the older students as well as the administrative staff and principal. I also played two more numbers on drums with a band but I will post those ones later.
Overall I was pleased with this performance. The mistakes are not too noticeable, although I remember my performance in the first assembly going a little better. Now I am looking forward to playing this at the Grand Rapids conference talent show taking place in Michigan, USA in July... although I'll have to practice quite a bit to get it back up to snuff. It's no help that my current host family doesn't have a piano in the house.
Stay tuned for pictures from my upcoming trip to Lapland! That's right, next week is winter break (no school) and I'm returning to the Arctic for a full week of frost with my family. We're going to Levi, a popular destination for downhill and cross-country skiing for both tourists and professional athletes. We'll be renting a cottage, and both of my host sisters are bringing one friend each. So, that will be 7 people, 2 dogs and a cat in a small cottage for a week in the arctic... the ideal Finnish vacation.
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Minä olen Dante ja olen Suomessa.
7 comments:
All I can say is: Wow!! What a glorious piece of music and what a terrific performance you gave! So very proud of you, son. It gave me shivers listening to it and I loved the way the camera moved around showing different angles. Can't wait to hear you play that at Grand Rapids! Bravissimo, Dante!
Mom
Definitely a "keeping piece"!
Dad
Simo here again...
Damn all I have to say that it was very epic. I remember being in the backstage and just listening to your awesome performance... Almost made me cry :D It was also really awesome when we started to play our things in the band, you in the drums, Tatu in the guitar, me in the bass and Otto singing (he was an awesome singer I'll give him that). What a fun day it was (although I believe you were really tired), waiting for our next performance! Just wanted to say: EPIC!
Wow, Dante. WOW! :D
Thanks everyone! Simo, that whole assembly was just awesome! We will have to record a sick jam so I can put it up here sometime.
Hey! Good job, man! Dad told me about it so I thought I would check it out! Again, good job!
-Elisha
Hey Dante - pretty sweet performance - we are all kind of stunned here, just amazed at what you did!!! I guess all those piano lessons do pay off eh? Could you please have a little chat with your younger, stubborn cousins? lol Anyway, Nonna, Bob, Nonno, Liam and myself all heard it and think that you are top shelf. Lots of love and best wishes from the Soo - we are proud of you Dante, love Auntie Jan xo
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