There is definitely a bittersweet memory that I hold towards this next piece I will show you. This piece is called “Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann. The dissonance and somewhat barbaric sounds of the harmonies are what makes this composition a real challenge. The video attached is actually a recording of the composer playing his composition! I remember trying to prepare this piece for a competition a few years ago and thinking to myself that I’ll never be able to learn this piece in time for the performance! I was completely overwhelmed! Nevertheless, my really amazing piano teacher knew that I could do it, and eventually my fear of learning all the chaotic melodies and harmonies lessened and I went on to place in the piano competition.
This was certainly a piece that taught me to persevere, stay strong, focus, and have confidence in knowing that you can do this. During these final weeks of exams to study for and papers to write, please remember to give it all you have got and stay strong! Summer is just around the corner!
In the comments below, tell me how your finals are going and what you plan to do during summer break!
wow, the video is so cool, thank you for your sharing. I got so many papers to write in these final weeks, and I have three final exams coming next week, feels a little stress, but excited. Because summer is coming soon, LOL. I will go Orlando during summer break, hope that it will be a nice trip!
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