Every now and then, we get a letter in the mail that makes us smile. I just had to share this one! Love it!
Dear Fox Valley Symphony,
We could not carry a note if it possessed the proverbial
handle on its back. We have never been exposed to symphonic music, until my
suddenly out-of-town boss gave us his tickets to a FVS performance about 15
years ago. Quite frankly we were
surprised we enjoyed it. I believe we
felt the need to play The Grateful Dead extremely loud on the way home, just to
be certain we were okay.
We have been season ticket holders for about a decade now
and have learned not to be the first ones to applaud. We enjoy your humor and obvious connection
with both the audience and the musicians.
I have found tears rolling down my cheeks, and have seen my other half
with tilted head and closed eyes trying to deceipher each instruments'
contribution.
The Celebrate Spring concert was truly one of our
favorites. While Nazer Dzhuryn was
amazing, Copland's Appalachian Spring Suite gave sound and substance to
unspoken sorrow of loved ones gone, yet later providing hope of their legacy
within those remaining. Ravel's Bolero
was quite fascinating to hear unfold, growing in strength and depth along the
way.
While the music sheets you command will always be written
in a foreign language to us, we appreciate you building a place which is warm
and welcoming for all to experience this music.
Thank you!
No, thank YOU, M, for truly making our day (week, month)! :)
