Symphony Review

Ahhhh, what can I say?  It was absolutely beautiful!  We arrived in plenty of time, since we had never been to the concert hall before.  We went inside, and were met with a string quartet playing in the lobby.  It was so lovely!  There were many people milling about, just enjoying the sounds and the decorations.  We then went and found our seats, which overlooked the orchestra.  We had a great view of the audience, and the musicians.  I have to say, I have never seen so many people dressed in red and green in one place!  You could see kids straining to see the musicians, laughing and giggling with excitement.  Parents were pointing out the different instruments to their children.  It was quite a family affair.  Many elderly people; the women in festive holiday hats and their husbands with bow ties....it was so cute!  Soon they lowered the lights, the orchestra tuned up, and the maestro walked onto the stage.  He was quite personable, telling cute jokes between songs, and involving a few audiance members in "The Twelve Days of Christmas".  I can't tell you how beautiful the music was.  I just closed my eyes, and I was in another place.  My troubles and worries seemed to melt away, with each wonderful, rich note of music.  It is amazing how music can affect you.  It was warm and cozy inside the music hall; it's not a huge place, very intimate.  My girls loved it, and surprisingly, my husband said several times on the way home how much he enjoyed it.  He said that it was "comforting".  I don't know what it was, but being in that room, with my family and the incredible music, I felt safe.  I didn't have to think about rushing around and shopping, bills or dh's work issues. There was nothing to do but bask in the glow of the season.  It was a beautiful evening....one that I am thankful to have been a part of with my family.  I highly recommend it to everyone! ;o)