And the instruments sang...


One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.

Bob Marley

The first note played and I felt myself shiver in anticipation.  My entire body relaxed and I realized that, regardless of what else happened tonight, this experience was worth it just for that one moment of relaxation.  

When asked why I desire to live in a big city, I respond that I want to live in a place filled with museums and cultural events.  Having visited many of the museums in Hong Kong, I decided to begin focusing on the events offered by a city of 7 million that I cannot get in a town of 50,000.  Thus on Thursday night I found myself at the Hong Kong Cultural Center Concert Hall with a ticket to see the Philharmonic Orchestra of Seoul.  Deciding that it didn't matter where I sat provided I could hear the music, I bought a seat in the cheap section which, when added to my half-off student discount, came out to be $11USD.  


From my seat I had a unique vantage point to see the conductor's hand gestures which I found deeply entertaining.  Similarly, I was amazed (and terrified) at the perfect synchronization of the orchestra and enjoyed watching all of the violin bows going up into the air at the same time.  
It was a wonderful night.  The music was lovely and I had a wonderful time.  


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