The last couple of bars before the grand finale with kettle drums

[franceslievens]

In a bit more than two weeks time, on May 15th, I'll be singing in front of the jury for my exam. This morning I rehearsed with the pianist and contrary to my expectations it went quite well. The fact that the other singers were so nervous for the rehearsal that they sang out of key, calmed my own nerves to a degree where I enjoyed it again to stand on the stage. No feelings of dieing in front of the audience, but fun and joy. Strange how I need the comparison with others to be able to value my own skills.
I did mess up the lyrics again for "Ca fait peur aux oiseaux". When you recite a poem you can always build in a meaningful pause when you need some time to uncover the words again. I always forget that's not possible when you sing.

Comments

[sweet-lil-rach.livejournal.com]

Oooh, good luck for the exam! Will be thinking of you! I don't suppose you have an mp3 of you singing, or anything like that, do you? I'd love to hear what you sound like!

[frances-lievens.livejournal.com]

No, don't have a recording. I tried to make one once, but horribly failed. It sounds better with the piano as well, but I can't play the piano. Maybe when I'm more confident I'll record one of my classes with my teacher accompanying on the piano.

[sister-luck.livejournal.com]

*toi, toi, toi*

You'll be fine.

[frances-lievens.livejournal.com]

I'll probably will. Just do the *toi, toi, toi* again in two weeks time. ;-)

[candlelightfrot.livejournal.com]

Break a leg!

Bonne chance!
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[frances-lievens.livejournal.com]

Thanks!