Ode To Joy

You must listen to to the video posted above, it's full of great information, too! If you are in a hurry, forward the video to 2.26- hear Beethovens Ode To Joy.  Last night my handsome hubby and I ventured into Seattle to Benaroya Hall to hear the Seattle Symphony perform it's rendition of Beethovens Symphony No. 9 in D Minor. ♫♪♫  I purchased that CD when I was maybe 17.  It has been listened to over and over and over.  I know precisely when to expect each change in tone, bell, you name it.  Needless to say, I had high hopes about the perfection that would be heard last night.

 Here is a scan of the translation, such a great message.

I love being a passenger in Seattle at night.  The one way streets prevent me from driving it myself, but the city is all dressed up for Christmas and New Years Eve right now.  Everything was sparkling!  Sorry about my terrible Iphone photos through the dirty windsheild..

We didn't see the elevator in the parking garage, so we hoofed it down all of these stairs.  I had to put the new heels to the test.  It was slow goin'-- lol- me in heels.. Sheesh!

Beautiful Benaroya Hall.  They were playing Beethoven on the street, so exciting!  Everyone was rushing to get inside to place their Intermission wine orders.

Inside the foyer was what I am guessing is a Chihuly glass piece.  Beautiful!

 We had reasonable seating.  It was so beautiful inside!!  We were not, however allowed to photograph the symphony.  So a quick snap of some of the musicians warming up will suffice.

Look at the cool balcony set up!  We made sure to hold our pinkies out the entire time.  (When in doubt, pinky out.. an inside joke between my handsome hubby and I when in a snooty environment.. LOL)  We had a wonderful time, the music was absolutely flawless.  I mean, every note was absolutely perfect.  It gave me chills.  Almost shortness of breath..  And it was very hard for me not to clap in between movements..  Happy New Year!  Be safe and don't drive.  ♥♥♥