“You, uh…you been comin’ here long?”
“Yes, Frank. We’ve stood in this closet every weekend for the past eight years.”
“How’s your sixth-grader doin’?”
“Oh, you know. They’re all the same – too short to reach the tuning pegs, clumsy with the bow, embarrassed to be seen standing behind the cellos. If only Sasha hadn’t moved, I’d be in the youth symphony by now.”
“I got a girl this year. Big hands. Could be good.”
“Well, it’s all pointless anyway. It’s not like they can take us on the bus to practice at home.”
“I dunno. Sometimes they surprise you. Come in after school. Pick a little.”
“Hear that? The alarm’s set, building’s empty. Play me that Rachmaninoff piece, Frank.”
“Anything for you, Joan.”
If you want to gain a new perspective on classical music, take a moment to enjoy the video below – “Stronger”, as performed by Time For Three. I had the privilege of seeing these talented young men in concert this past year, and they are amazing! Bassist Ranaan Meyer is especially gifted, and turns the double bass into a whole new art form.
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Very creative cute little story. “Sometimes they surprise you,” just like Frank spontaneously playing a little Rachmaninoff for his friend. Thanks!
Clever story and great video. Thanks for sharing
Love this! We’re getting ready to leave town but maybe I can get on board by tomorrow.
Very creative, Karen.
The story was great! I like that they talked to each other in the closet, lol. The video was awesome! You are so lucky that you got to see Time For Three in person. Thanks for posting that; it brought tears to my eyes.
I could not think of a thing…and here you have presented us with something fantastic…just love what you have done here!
We often anthropomorphise things around us and I thought you captured just how cello’s might talk to each other beautifully
Very nice, I like the fact that it can’t be fun for those big instruments played by small hands (or the other way around)
Cute story, Karen. Stunning video. Lucky you to have seen these guys in person. Strings are my favorite.
Wonderful take on this picture. Great post.
oh this is very sweet. Lots of emotion, humor and truth in such a few words. Wonderful piece.
That was such a nice story.
We’re in year two of middle school bass here and I swear I can hear my son’s bass twanging in sympathy. You should see me packing that sucker in the car for concerts. Oy. GREAT last line.
Dear Karen,
Wisrful tines emanating from your story. i enjoyed it very much.
Aloha,
Doug