I took my sister to the symphony last night as an early birthday present. We feasted our ears to the musical genius that is Beethoven. Michael Tilson Thomas conducted Beethoven's Symphony 9 and it was amazing to say the least! The symphony hall was full for a Wednesday night.
I've been going to the Symphony for a little over 3 years now and every single time I go, I fall in love even more. Just when I think that there's no way that I can love the symphony more than I already do, I find new ways to renew my appreciation for it. Last night was not an exception. They had a full on orchestra and a choir. There were soloists as well. Last night's concert easily fell into the number one spot of my favorites.
The concert hall was packed yet when the music started playing, I am quickly transported to a place where there is only me. Last night I was imagining what Beethoven was thinking when he composed this symphony which happened to be the last one he wrote. What was his thought process? What was he feeling? I've heard that the best composers are the ones that can truly capture their audience by taking them through the journey of their music; to feel the emotions through the notes. Having said that, then I will have to say that I was on a very emotional journey last night. It started off very light and cheery almost giddy to an extent and then it goes into a somewhat somber harmony (Adagio). This is always the part when I sit back and reflect on my life. My own personal journey; the paths I have taken that lead me to this very moment. My eyes started tearing thinking about the last two years. So much has happened, failed relationships, new friendships, humbling experiences and deeper connections. I thought about the times when I should have hugged a little tighter, kissed a little longer, talked sweeter not knowing that it was going to be the last time I would have had the opportunity.
Taking it all in, I am now consumed with gratefulness. I am thankful for the character building that my experiences have given me. Although they are not all peaches and cream, I still appreciate the lessons learned and will continue to learn.
The music continues and I am back in the present. Taking in the surrounding, looking at the awestruck faces of the crowd, I am one of them. I look over to my sister and she has a perma-grin which elated me because, just like me, she is also touched by the beauty and grandness of The Ode to Joy.
jakey
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