What did I see?
I had a nice spot in the Theatre. I could see the orchestra clearly. There was a group of people playing
a certain instrument. Most of them played the violin. The concert lasted for two hours and it was
divided in three parts. The first and last part were a
piece of Music of Wagner. This was really beautiful.
I enjoyed especially the beginning, because the
music was familiar to me. I had definitely heard it
before, so it gave me an indescribable feeling from
within.
However, the middle piece, so the music piece
from Beethoven, was the most beautiful. It started
with a woman entering in a red dress and a violin.
She stood next to the conductor and played the
instrument. Some parts solo, others together with
the rest of the orchestra. This took longer than I
expected, so in the end I was a bit bored. At least
the lady looked pretty in her red dress and I liked
her hairstyle.
What did I think of it? / How did I experience it?
I am different than other children of my age. I like to listen to classical music, whereas other teens
listen to pop and rap. This is why I was one of the only ones who really enjoyed the show. My mother
usually says that I have an old spirit, and that is what I experienced as well. I felt like I was a senior
citizen and I liked it. I sat next to an old woman, and we had a nice conversation too, in the break. I
loved “hanging out” with the older generations.
Sometimes I closed my eyes and really listened to the music. It gave me a warm and familiar feeling
from within. I really enjoyed it and I would absolutely visit something similar again. Maybe a piece of
Pjotr Tchaikovsky would give me the same indescribable emotions and feelings.
What is the eye-opener?
Normally, people of my age don’t like the music (or pretend not to like it, in order to “still be
popular”). But I already liked it. I listen to classical music all the time. When I make my homework, or
when I go to sleep. I always thought the music had a calming effect. And it does, but there is way
more to it. If you really listen to the music you can hear a story, just like there is a story to the songs
of today. This is what I first experienced with this concert. I think you just have to close your eyes and
listen to this “story”. So that is what I will try to do more often: really listen to music to be able to
hear the story.
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