"Before I went onstage for a recital or audition my teacher would recite a 'magical' blessing over a banana which was supposed to bring me good luck," recalled Urioste. "I was usually too nervous to eat the banana following the blessing so I'd just hold onto it and place it beside my case when I played. I would get some pretty weird looks!" Urioste is quick to say that she no longer relies on the magical powers of fruit to get her through a performance, but she does fondly recall the creativity of her first teacher. Full Article at NPR