Some of you may remember that I've commented in various threads here how much I wish I had piano friends and casual opportunities to play for and/or with friends, and also how much I wish I had a cello or violin friend for duets --things I used to have before we moved.
Well I recently discovered that my town has a strings orchestra for adults (members are either purely adult beginners, or people who've restarted after playing in childhood). They rehearse regularly and give a few concerts per year. Again, I feel jealous! Why is there nothing like that for pianists!
But, I reached out to the organizer of that orchestra and asked if any of her members/students would be interested in playing with me. She invited me to join their private FB, and I posted there, and eventually I'll pay a visit to one of their rehearsals. I may or may not find someone to play duets with, but hopefully I can start gaining some musical friends.