I could write a lot today. That I burn out on average once every three months. That the rehearsal is the most wonderful, and the break is the worst. That a concert gives the kind of excitement that can’t be found anywhere else in life. I could write a lot. I am a musician, I am a conductor, by some wonder there is always a choir in my life. No matter how I try to get away from it, it just can’t be done.

I love music in my life. Without it, I don’t know if I would be able to be happy. I have led seven choirs and given up seven times. It’s not easy. Here I hope to stay longer – I know my limitations and how to deal with them. My introvertism overwhelms me a lot sometimes.

After two days of intense work as a vocalist, pianist, vocal coach, leader and, above all, conductor, I feel almost every muscle in my body. But my head is fine. That’s the most important thing.

Working conditions have changed significantly since I’ve been working in Switzerland. The choir I work with is very well organized: we had a workshop at a new training center in the canton of Lucerne; the piano and all the sound equipment belong to the choir; coffee during breaks, full catering, including a vegetarian menu, which I need since some time; accommodation provided, everyone had their own room with a bathroom; on Saturday evening, a cruise on the lake and dinner together, with singing of choral songs. At night the choristers sat in the common room and sang for several hours.

I’m starting to get used to this comfort. I don’t think I’ll be able to go back to Poland.

And that’s a good thing.