Common distractions at classical music concerts include loud talking, crying children, and the sound of food wrappers being opened. Occasionally, one might also hear snoring or a percussionist dropping an instrument.
I told my kids that I was happy because it was my first time celebrating this age in my life. My younger daughter then asked, "What will happen when you realize that birthdays are celebrated on the same day you were born?" 😔
Monteverdi was a happy guy: lived in Italy, worked as a composer, worked as a teacher, worked as a church boss, played violin, ate pasta, drank wine, and hung out with important people.
My lunch today consists of a serving of sloppy Joe, a serving of Tempeh, and a serving of cauliflower. As I sit down, my trombone colleague tells me, "You either eat a cow, or eat like a cow… go figure!"
Happy birthday Mahler! His family is throwing him a party that will last at least three times longer and will have 30 different things to drink and eat, at the same time!