Taking the Bus in Our Finest Clothes

Last week Martin and I went on the coolest date.  We put on some of our nicest clothes and got on the bus.  I know, “bus” doesn’t exactly scream amazing date.  That’s why we got on the double decker and sat behind these gentlemen, who were also sporting some of their nicest clothes.

I have to tell you that it’s a very interesting experience to get off a bus along with several dozen other well dressed people.

We were all going to the symphony.  Martin and I are crazy about live music and orchestras.  It completely changes your perspective on classic music.  Suddenly those Bugs Bunny cartoons you grew up with take on a whole new meaning.  The classical music feels like it’s a part of you like nothing ever has.

In Berlin, we’re constantly being introduced to the composer who just happens to be in the audience.  Or the composer is one of the musicians in the group.  And tickets are NOT that expensive.  We’re talking 15 bucks for some seats.

Last week we saw something a bit different.  Instead of a full-fledged orchestra, it was four drummers – four drummers who could move their hands faster than hummingbirds kissing the flowers.  I never knew I could love listening to four drummers so much.

Then again, before we went to our first concert, Martin and I didn’t really think we’d like classical music either.

Now what I really want to know is whether this guy dusts his own house.  Just look at those brooms flying over the drums.  Those two blurs beneath his hands – gosh, just think of how fast he could clean house!

Have you ever seen a professional orchestra or musical performance?  I promise it’s worth every penny just to experience in the big city.