So I know I have to take reviews with a grain of salt. I know a review is one person’s opinion. I know if I take the good ones to heart I’d better take the bad ones the same way. And that hurts a lot so I like to say, “They really are just one person’s opinion so I don’t take them to heart.”

But of course I lie.

Because when they hurt they hurt horribly. But when they are good they make my heart very happy.

The Richard Scheinin Mercury review is in:

English hornist Patricia Emerson Mitchell was a standout: Her solos were ear candy, richly melodious.

Yes. My heart is happy. :-)

… but you all know me, yes? Now I think, “OH NO! Will I disappoint everyone at the next two performances?!”