Rosey and I went to see the Utah Symphony perform Dvorák's symphony "From the New World" last night at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake. It was probably my first time at the symphony since I went on a class field trip when I was in elementary school in Hawaii. It's actually something that I've wanted to do for a long time but just never got around to doing. I wasn't sure whether or not it would be something that I would enjoy, but I wanted to re-evaluate the experience as an adult.
I really enjoyed the experience. I think that learning to play music myself over the last year has helped me to appreciate the experience even more. I realize how difficult it is for a single person to play a piece of music perfectly. That makes it that much more awe-inspiring when 50 or 60 people, playing different instruments, conspire to play a piece beautifully and in perfect harmony.
I was lucky to have Rosey as my Symphony date. As a teenager, she played the French horn in a number of orchestra's in Alabama. Her orchestra had the opportunity to play in Carnegie Hall in New York. She had even played the movement, "Largo" from Dvorák's New World before. So, it was really handy to have her around last night to explain all the nuances of the music and symphony experience to me.
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Thanks for keeping me updated Dan. If I want to find out what Rosey's up to, sometimes it's easier to look on your blog. You must type faster than she does.
I get to hear The New World tonight. Hey, and y'all got to hear Rosey fiddle! Shucks the French horn weren't nothin'.
Kepi
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