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2005年09月06日
In Japan
Finally I find some time to write again. It's been so busy since I arrived! Luckily I think I've finally cracked the jet-lag problem - I learnt a lot from 2 trips to Australia this year and this time in Japan I had no jet-lag at all. Just as well really as I wouldn't have coped if I had been suffering.
Had a lovely few days with the NHK orchestra. I really enjoyed the rehearsals and the concerts - probably partially to do with the music but of course the orchestra ARE wonderful and it was also a pleasure to play with this conductor, Maestro Steinberg, for the first time. These last 2 days have been hard - trying to get up early to find time for practise and to go to the gym to stay in shape. I actually practised after the Tokyo concert - I'd hardly ever practise after a big concert like that - would much prefer to go out to eat and drink with friends!
So today I'm supposed to go Kagoshima and am worrying about jishin and the typhoon!
Well I must go and pack and get ready and then of course practise.
Hope everyone is well.