The Piano Finale
December 1, 2008 on 6:10 pm | By admin | In Arts“Don’t let anyone make you feel you don’t deserve what you want. Just hold your head up high and believe in yourself. Play with your heart and just let the music flow through your veins. It doesn’t matter to us what happens in the end, because come what may, you’ll always be the best for us.” Those were the very words my father said to me before walking up to the stage as the last finalist to my contest recital. I knew from the very start that playing the piano is something that I want to do for the rest of my life. Especially with some cool play piano software.I guess my family just knows it too well that they have been very supportive to me since day one. I walk to the stage and followed just what my father said. I felt inspired with each note I press that I let myself get lost in music with closed eyes. As I played each chord, I imagine the presence of my family in the audience who are very proud me. I smiled, knowing that whatever happens in this contest, win or lose, I will always be the champion in their hearts. I finished the piece with perfection and as I opened my eyes again to stand up and take a bow, I saw the audience giving my performance a standing ovation—the first and only one for the night.