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The venerable cello lounged in its
case awaiting the performance. Across the room, the centuries younger violins
chirped.
“I heard . . .” one began.
“Who knows if Bach played cello . .
.” the other interrupted.
The cello knew but wasn’t talking.
A sultry viola twanged. “He
certainly could compose.”
In a sound low as the gentlest
brush across the strings, the cello’s bow whispered, “Tell them.”
“No.” They either wouldn’t understand
or be envious. The cello had sealed Bach’s musical touch inside its frame so whoever
bowed, only Bach played. His last cello. Even on “Jingle Bell Rock.”
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ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting point of view to write from :) I enjoyed this a lot, thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteWas it Bach who had "Decomposing" written on his headstone?
ReplyDeleteThis one hit the right note.