Concert at Asbury Methodist Village

This weekend, a special Music and Love concert was held at Asbury Methodist Village, featuring performers from Ms. Du’s piano studio. It was a meaningful opportunity for us to share music and bring joy to the local community. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming. The residents were already seated and greeted us with kind smiles and excitement, which made the environment very encouraging for all performers. The program included several piano solos prepared by students from Ms. Du’s studio. Ms. Du called each performer’s name before they went on stage. I performed “Erinnerung (Remembrance)” by Robert Schumann. At first, I felt very nervous, and my legs were shaking when I stepped on the pedal. However, as I continued playing, I slowly became more focused and calm, and I started to enjoy the music. I also enjoyed hearing Kayla’s performance of the same piece. It was interesting to hear how she interpreted it differently, which reminded me that music can be expressed in many personal ways. One performance I especially liked was Serena’s Impromptu No. 1 by Frédéric Chopin. Her playing was expressive and confident, and the fast passages were very impressive. It was enjoyable to listen to and left a strong impression on me. Overall, this concert was a rewarding experience. It helped me grow more confident in performing and reminded me how music can connect people and create shared emotions. I look forward to more opportunities to perform and learn from others in the future. (Reported by Gabriel Zhou)