It can feel like a bittersweet journey to reach the end of a period of preparation leading up to the performance of one's repertoire at a concert.
However, this “now-what” can easily be followed by the joyful realization of a new and wonderful addition of music to your repertoire.
In many ways, now the true joys of mastery begin where you can enjoy what you play on your own terms and the music becomes an inseparable part of you holding a dynamic meaning in the life of your repertoire.
In this way, joy isn't only found on stage but in being empowered to play music for your continued, post-concert enjoyment, going forward, and every exciting possibility that could possibly hold for you and everyone around you.