Music - a big part of my Life

I have continued with my love of the classics.

Very early on my desire to play the piano grew, however, it wasn't till many years later that I was able to begin learning to play the piano. Just a few years ago (after about 20 years break) I was able to pick up piano studies and I successfully completed A.M.E.B. exams (A.M.E.B. is Australian Music Examinations Board) for 5th grade, 6th grade and finally, 7th grade.

Picture of violin is Prince Doria Guarneri del Gesu model, Cremona 1734, by Joseph Curtin. About 6 years ago I had the opportunity to start learning to play the violin.

My College and University studies have caused that to be put on hold, but I am looking forward to progressing with that again.

I have an extensive collection of "classical" music on audio cassette, and I have either the tapes, cd's or radio playing most of the time. I don't think I could live without music.

Some of my favourite composers are (in no special order):

• Brahms
• Beethoven
• Karl Jenkins
• Mendelssohn
• Mozart
• Schubert
• Chopin
• Rossini
• Vivaldi
• Spohr
• Gottschalk