Barn Concert

This past weekend we had the most wonderful concerts in the barn.  Alicia's friend Jonie Qiuning Huang flew in from Shanghai (I know, right?) and joined us for a week of farm and music fun.  Jonie  teaches collaborative piano at the prestigious Shanghai conservatory and has an extensive private studio.  She and Alicia met when they were both at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston.  This is Jonie's second appearance at the barn and we absolutely love having her here.  Her music making and collaborative skills are beyond description.  You just have to experience it in person because words are not enough to convey the emotion that both Jonie and Alicia present.

Here are a few photos of our latest Barn Concert performances.

Jonie rehearsing in the barn

She downloads music on her ipad and plays from it.  There is a foot pedal that she taps when she needs to turn the page.  It's a really cool piece of technology that many musicians, especially pianists, are using now.

When Alicia and Jonie finished rehearsing the pieces they were playing for the concert program, they would sight read music for hours.  It was so much fun to listen to!

The piano with a fully loaded ipad!

Grandma Jo always makes the best sugar cookies for guests that come to Barn Concerts.  Do they come for the music or the cookies?  Most likely both!

A shot of the concert hall.

Jonie and Alicia rehearsing and Reynald cleaning!

The following photos were taken by our good friend Nick Follger.  He has been photographing our family for decades and even when he comes to enjoy a concert, he can't help but take some images to document the event.  We are so grateful that he shares his skill, talent and art with us. 

Here I am introducing the performers.

Alicia spends a few minutes explaining each piece before they perform.

Visual of the performers.  What you are missing in the incredible music they are presenting.

The Barn!!