Monday, April 23, 2012

Mozart's Older Sister

I just finished watching a movie based on the early life of Wolfgang Mozart's older sister.
Absolutely beautiful music and because of the time period, no one would recognize her skill or talent. The one person who truly believed her to be a master ended up breaking her heart. Thus swearing her off composing music for the rest of her long life, she lived to be 78 and all of this happened in her late teens and early twenties.
I wish I had been exposed to more classical music as a kid, I truly love the string instruments. I was able to acquire a violin about a year ago and took a few lessons before work and life decided I didn't have the time, money or energy to become proficient at playing. But the dream still lives on in my heart! I will learn to play beautiful music! I even want to learn French or Italian so that I can sing operas to myself when no one is watching (or listening!).

Well I better try to go to bed, I am fully awake with the desire to play my violin, but alas it is late and my neighbors would probably not appreciate my playing at this time.

Good night.  

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