Whatever the reason–the repertoire, the relationship with other people, the ability to determine one's musical fate, the standards to which one is held–I really crave chamber music. And as a musician I don't think I'm alone. Chamber music is a really beautiful thing and while musicians can do it on their own in small private gatherings, it's really exciting to hear the audience's breath, to hear them listen, to share a unified moment and experience, to wait for something to unfold together in time and sound. And maybe this is why I have this itch to start chamber music wherever I go. It just seems like a really healthy thing for everyone; not least of all myself.
Today, a friend of mine and I went to a small restaurant and bar in Osaka to see if it might be possible to play chamber music there. They recently opened and are trying to create an international vibe. I'm a pretty international person in Japan, and several of my friends are even more international than me, so it seems like it could be a good fit. I'm excited just by the possibility of it. Chamber music is a pretty cool thing. Looking forward to doing more in one way or another.
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