I went to a concert by our local symphony orchestra this evening. Before they began playing the first piece on the program, the musicians did what they do at all symphonies, all over the world. They tuned up their instruments.
Is there any more wonderfully expectant sound in the world than a symphony tuning up? It is a sound latent with all the potential that the future holds.
It is the sound of predawn lightening of darkness, just before the sun breaks over the horizon. It is the sound of the first cup of coffee in the morning, before the day's business begins. It is the sound of the mad scramble to get dressed and ready for an evening out, just before you step out the door.
Often times, I enjoy those moments of anticipation when the orchestra tunes up as much as some parts of the actual program. Judging by the videos that others have posted on YouTube, I'm not the only one.
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