Our son and my mom had a recital a few days ago. E (violin) has been learning Vitali's Chaconne for months. They have been working on the piece together for weeks. The performance was amazing - it felt like being at a professional concert! My mom is, in fact, a professional musician - and I love to hear her play. My son really pulled it together and there were parts that gave me goosebumps and took my breath away.
In November, my mom had a recital for her piano students - which includes our middle kid. Mom and H played a Concerto Romantique by C. Rollin, on two grand pianos - so much fun!
I realize that we kind of take my mom for granted. She is doing this amazing thing with my kids and music. I can't do it - I will never be able to do it for either my children or grandchildren. I took piano lessons at a music school when I was a kid, and I do love playing the piano, and it brings me so much joy - but I am just not anywhere near the level that she is at :) And that's fine - but also a bit sad.
It also makes me want to go practice the piano - and maybe there is a piece my mom and I can work on together!
Music makes me happy.
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