M and I always come to the same conclusion...no matter how we turn the subject around: Baroque music is THE BEST!! This past weekend we had the privilege of attending an amazing concert held at Yale University performed by the Bach Collegium of Japan conducted by Masaaki Suzuki. It was an uplifting experience which none of us will forget....and it was amusing at times to watch both M & Eric be so absorbed by the music that I bet if there was a fire alarm and the ensemble continued with their performance and everyone else ran out, they would be the only 2 still in their seats, completely oblivious to the danger around them. The sad part was that this concert was held as a fundraiser for the relief efforts in Japan for the earthquake and tsunami devastation. It was touching to watch the performers and thinking which of them were home during that time, which of them have family or friends affected by either the earthquake, the tsunami or both...or even how many of them lost dear ones in the devastation. You could definetly feel their pain both in their singing and in their playing. Nevertheless, it was amazing to be part of that performance. It was a great way to prepare for Lent/Easter and Bach is for sure the right person for that job!!!
If you ever feel the need for some uplifting music, check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cAUSRB-FpY
Wishing you a blessed week ahead!!!
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