An Afternoon at the Symphony

Here I am at the California Theatre in San Jose to hear Symphony Silicon Valley.

Here I am hobnobbing with High Society.  Well, we're really just ordinary folks in San Jose. 

The California Theatre, once known as the Fox Theatre is beautiful.  A long time ago, it was almost demolished.  Now it is a venue for our symphony, our opera and other cultural events.

Warming up.  Omg, it was wonderful.  Watching the violinists with their bows, the flutists, all of the musicians with their instruments ... a live performance is truly a marvel.  This was opening weekend, so, apparently, they begin by playing the Star Spangled Banner.  Who knew.  The concert included Wagner's Flying Dutchman Overture, Britten's Passacaglia & Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes and finally, Beethoven's Symphony No. 7.  A lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon.  On a date with myself.