He called eventually. We talked about the engagement thing. He wants people to move around "like Yo-yo Ma" to get bigger audiences. He wants me to "play dangerously." That my engagement is "confidence-based while it should be joy-based." Ok.

His delivery always makes me grit my teeth. But I thanked him for his invitation to refresh my playing and challenge myself.

At least it means he hasn't given up on me. I owe that concertmaster a drink.

Eta I can't stand watching Yo-yo play.