CHAPTER 17
Provocation
Steven Mostyn
I was speaking to a conductor today who talked about a chamber orchestra having to perform and listen at the same time. So the idea of simultaneous listening and performing is there in the chamber orchestra. I thought that was quite a nice metaphor for your work.
—STEVEN MOSTYN
Steve and I co-led a workshop. When my portion was complete, Steve was leading the workshop to a close when he turned to me and asked, “Jeff what story do you have to add?” Steve, I thought. What are you doing to me? I’d told all my stories. Then, I paused, listened within, and a story came to me. Maybe this story will work. Halfway into the story I found myself thinking the story was perfect for closing the session. And it was! This ...
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