That title is kind of cheesy and a little much, it's never entirely magical when you are out somewhere late with two kids...
anyway, last night the kids and I got to go see Ballet Austin's Magic Flute on what is known as community night. The night before the real deal starts, they perform a rehearsal, and give tickets to various non profits for their clients to enjoy a night at the ballet! It's a casual event, open seating, and a cozy atmosphere knowing that it's such a night, of giving to the community
We got ours courtesy of the amazing Wonders & Worries.
I was so happy to get them - i had wanted to buy tickets. I love ballet but more than that i was acutually obsessed with the Magic Flute opera as a kid. I know weird, i was really into Mozart, read a bunch of biographies with my Dad, and then the Magic Flute in movie form came to a theater in NYC and my Dad took me, i loved it so much my Mom took me another time. I was completely smitten.
This of course was different, no words, but nonetheless when the first musical strains soared from the orchestra pit, i could not hold back a few tears. the familiarity, the memory of innocent times, contrasting with where i am today. sitting with my kids. only there at that point as a result of what has happened.
It was a beautiful performance, the kids loved it. we were happy, so i guess that is sorta magical
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I'm so glad you got to go and enjoy the ballet. It's so beautiful to watch. :)
ReplyDeleteI just saw the performance on Sunday with my "Austin Mom" and a group of friends. I loved the music most too. Something about Mozart touches me in a way most classical composers do not.
ReplyDeleteGlad you and the kids got to see it.