Hello, dear readers. It's been close to three months since I've written, and with good reason. I thought I'd share with you all that's been going on, and apologize for being so absent.
Last time I blogged, it was about all the cool concerts I hoped to attend in coming year. I was indeed getting excited for the new season!
Unfortunately before I could get out to any concerts, tragedy happened: my father, Sal Incandela, died on Oct. 3. I was fortunate that the very week before he passed, I was vacationing with he and my mum, and we had a great time together.
Obviously, my world was--and is--totally turned upside down and therefore many things took a back seat, such as seeing concerts. (In all honesty, classical music has taken a bit of a back seat for a while since moving to Houston; I've been rather absorbed getting to know and explore my new surroundings.) Classical music has really taken a major backseat since dad's passing however.
For a while after he died, I thought "I can't imagine ever enjoying classical music again", and that might sound dramatic, but to me it wasn't. After all, I have my dad to thank for introducing me to classical music; I grew up listening to it because of him. (My brother Daniel says the same thing.) Dad and I spent HOURS on end talking about classical music. I have lost count how many times I watched Amadeus with dad....probably well in to the hundreds. So, for about the first month after he died, I couldn't imagine ever listening to classical music again. It hurt too much, quite frankly.
In the past, I dunno, two weeks or so, things have begun to change, dramatically. I am diving back in to classical music with VIGOR. With relish, with passion, with an uncontrollable appetite. It's like we are old lovers, getting together to relive our fantastic flings. I am loving every single second of it! Right now as I type, I have Mahler 5 blasting from the speakers. I have no idea what changed, or what caused the change really. As cliche as it might sound, I think it might be because I have no idea how long I have on this earth, and I want to eat up all the good stuff--- which classical music is one of!
In keeping with eating up all the good stuff on earth, I'm resuming my Mahler and classical music adventures. I'm thrilled and terribly excited to hear the Houston Symphony Orchestra play Mahler 5 next week, with Christoph Eschenbach. (if you recall, some time ago I saw him conduct LA for Mahler 6, and I went ape for it.) I expect that this upcoming concert will be just as fantastic.
I'm thrilled to be getting back in to things, and I'm excited--although nervous too--to be writing again. It's been a while, and I'm a bit rusty. However, I really look forward to sharing all my music adventures with you all again. I'm sorry for the long absence! Thanks for sticking around, dear readers. It's much appreciated!
4 comments:
That's rad, Chantal! So happy for you!
I'm sorry for your loss, Chantal. At the very least, I hope with time music will provide comfort and memories, rather than a sad reminder of his passing.
Sorry to read about your Father's death. I know well this is a huge loss for you. I am glad to hear you are moving forward....it takes time. Hold on to the Memories.
Many thanks for the condolences, my friends! It is much appreciated! :-)
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