I’m still thinking about an incredible week in Milan.
It was a joy to return to Italy, where I lived for a year earlier in my life, and to hear full programs of my music performed by the fantastic I Pomeriggi Musicali at Teatro Dal Verme. The orchestra brought huge energy to Mothership, the Piano Concerto, and Philharmonia Fantastique, and it was wonderful to see such full houses for both concerts.
My thanks to director Maurizio Salerno for dreaming up the project, to Ryan McAdams for conducting so brilliantly, and to Shai Wosner for absolutely nailing the concerto. The orchestra, stage crew, and technical teams made the entire week feel electric.
Milan also delivered some of the pleasures that make Italy unforgettable. There was excellent seafood, a few very good Negronis, and plenty of late night conversation with musicians and friends. And after the first concert, we kept the music going with a late night DJ set.
The trip ended with one final unforgettable moment on the flight home: a stunning view over the Dolomites that felt like the perfect curtain call to the week.
Already looking forward to the next visit to Milan.
