classical music is dead, part xvii

Kudos to the little sister, who made this older brother's chest swell with pride as she deftly handled Mendelssohn alongside a local symphony orchestra. Much like the other concerto competition winners, she far outshined that collection of gasbags, sawhounds, and thimblefingers. I exaggerate only slightly.

One of my fellow concert attendees, a woman I know and respect, remarked, "The county is so full of musical talent!" Which is true, to a point, since most of it leaves the county upon high school graduation.