first concert

Lots of firsts for the kids.  We took them to a family-friendly classical music concert put on by Mercury: The Orchestra Redefined.  It was wonderful.  We got to sit on the floor really close to the musicians.  The orchestra used the concert to teach children (and their parents) about music.  This concert was about Vivaldi.  They broke down the music and demonstrated different parts that we should listen for.  For example, we learned about fugues and they helped identify the phrase as it was being played by each section of the orchestra. 

Rafa was entranced.  He sat and stared and took the whole thing in.  If Sylvia hadn't wiggled a little and invaded his space, he might not have moved a muscle the entire time.  Sylvia got a little distracted about half way through.  She started getting hungry and tired and that made full attention more difficult.  She still did great not making very much noise and not running around.  I did let her play her favorite shapes game on my phone at some point until the end.  But, all in all, they were wonderful audience members and really enjoyed the concert.  I'm so grateful that this group is dedicated to fostering children's appreciation of classical music!