My family included many musicians. My cousin, the cellist, expressed disdain for pianists who could not play a string instrument because they did not have a "good ear." In The Soloist by Mark Salzman, cellist Renne worries about his "ear" until his anxiety interferes with his ability to perform. This anxiety about being perfect is one of the themes of this story about dreams and reality and how we learn to accept our gifts and our limitations. Haven't read it, yet?
You may borrow a copy of The Soloist or purchase one from the Library store.
March is WestportREADS month and there are very interesting programs for which you might want to mark you calendar. Would you like to get together with your friends and neighbors to discuss The Soloist? The Library will provide a discussion guide and, also, a facilitator for your discussion.Contact me for details.