Cassia's thoughts and happenings

Welcome to "News and Musings," where I share my latest updates, personal reflections, and insights from my musical journey. Join me as I explore topics I find interesting and helpful, presented in a personal and conversational style. Check back occasionally for new stories!

Journey updates

Next Up

As the schools are almost out in Austria, I will be playing in a couple of Chamber Music Festivals and attending several Viola da Gamba Workshops during the summer. There will be no new posts during this period. I will resume activities in the fall. It is vital to relax and reenergize during the summer; however, it is equally important to keep practicing and perhaps even develop new skills. Summer is also a good time to work on technical issues and participate in music camps.

Therefore, I wish my readers a wonderful summer and look forward to new insights and ideas in autumn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Musings and reflections

Cat Missing and Self-Reflection

It has been almost two weeks since one of our cats disappeared. This is the second time a cat of ours has vanished without a trace in mysterious circumstances. It has been heartbreaking, especially because Mochi, as he was called, was the first being I saw in the house upon waking up. He lay down on the couch in my office every morning as I began my day, writing or reading my emails. And followed me around the house like a puppy when I left the office or decided to do something else. And among all the instruments being played in the house, he preferred listening to the viola da gamba, especially when I played Renaissance music.

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