Quite different playing at 9 in the morning instead of 5.30 in the afternoon (and I was running slightly late). I think all the pieces were a little better but the ballade fell apart. Chopin is always such a struggle.

But enough of the lesson. Piers Lane will be playing tomorrow afternoon. He is always a treat to hear. We're so lucky he comes back to Bris regularly. I think he is playing an all Chopin program. Maybe I'll be inspired.

Arthur is away in Melbourne for two weeks.