Portrait of Heidi

Before I put up the shots of Luxembourg, I thought I would treat you to a few kitty pictures.

We think she may be part monkey, but that kind of evidence is hard to capture on film.

This week (ok, it has really only been a half-week since I got back) has really gotten away from me. The Varieté 1770 show is in full-blast mode. I had a fabulous meeting with the musicians on Friday in which they recorded all the music (so I can rehearse without them). I love having Beate choose the music for the shows. Without Beate, I would have never used Haydn or the sons of Bach, and the music is so funny and charming! And hooray for not having to do everything myself!!

Today I am rehearsing my dances, going shopping for costume pieces (a puffy golden blouse and Turkish jacket---Me: "Ummm, do you have something that looks more like a French 18th c. painting of a Turkish lady?" Store Owner: "Huh?"), rehearsing the minuet with Beate, and then going to the meeting of OriginalKlang Köln: Alte Musik Initiative (Alte Musik=Early Music).

I better get started.