Its a HOT day in Boston today - it'll get up to the 90s. I need to buy a fan ASAP. I don't have one at all, so have been suffering without one.

I've been home for a few weeks since the last post, but nothing has really happened. I played with the Granite State (NH) Symphony Orchestra this past weekend - we did William Tell, a Beethoven piano concerto, and Brahms 1. My standpartner was awesome - he is an old friend of my sister's, from London, and fun to talk to. When I first sat down, he said "You must be Heidi's sister! You studied with Kopelman! Was he just incredibly fabulous??? I am SUCH a groupie of his!"

Unfortunately, I had to tell this person that Kopelman, while being one of the greatest violinists of his generation, has not become one of the better teachers. He took this in stride and I think understood.

David and Brian were here last week. We had a sightreading party at my place, followed by wine and food. It was a very enjoyable evening, and the next morning I had to say goodbye, which made me slightly teary. This is my first summer off from music festival for about as long as I can remember. I miss Tanglewood a lot right now, but I know I made the right decision.

Time to go get ready for another scorcher day.