It is hot in Duino–high of 93 today, and at 8 pm, it is 87. The locals describe the weather as caldissimo.

But the hot weather didn’t stop us from making music. Today we heard our Italian art songs for the first time, sung by Amanda, Lauretta and Andy. Some wonderful sounds and expressive text settings.We are also beginning our final projects–chamber music for strings. We’ll have two string trios, a cello quartet and a sextet. Those pieces will be workshopped on Monday and performed the following Monday and Tuesday.

And now, for your listening and viewing pleasure, here is a video with some lovely water sounds and sparkling waves, made last week at Miramare Castle.