We spent Sunday afternoon at the museum. Fitting that we chose the War Museum (it also has natural history, NZ history, and art) on Veteran's Day, or as it's known here, Armistice Day. Before entering, we took a moment to view all the wreaths left at the war memorial, including one laid by Prince Charles just an hour before. (We hadn't known he was going to be there. Imagine if we'd been a little earlier and blundered into that!)
When we entered the museum, we were greeted by some beautiful classical music. It sounded as if it were being performed live, so we made it our first mission to locate the performers. We dashed up the stairs and found them in the Hall of Remembrance. Their voices were simply amazing with the acoustics of the huge atrium. What surprised me was their ages-- some of these girls couldn't have been more than seven years old. Their soaring, innocent vocals were a perfect contrast to the realities of wars on display in the halls of the third floor.
When we entered the museum, we were greeted by some beautiful classical music. It sounded as if it were being performed live, so we made it our first mission to locate the performers. We dashed up the stairs and found them in the Hall of Remembrance. Their voices were simply amazing with the acoustics of the huge atrium. What surprised me was their ages-- some of these girls couldn't have been more than seven years old. Their soaring, innocent vocals were a perfect contrast to the realities of wars on display in the halls of the third floor.
3 comments:
O my! The singing by these young performers is so beautiful! What a wonderful tribute to those who serve and served their country.
Back in the States: Sunday was a beautiful warm Indian Summer day just perfect for yard work. Good thing I didn't save it till Monday (which I had off for Veteran's Day) since the weather had already reverted back to blustery cold and flurries...
Yes, I agree with Dianne, such lovely voices and an amazing place. Love the skylite! Dick and I also raked, bles, and hauled leaves on Sunday, it was 65! We knew if we didn't, they'd get rain and snow on them. Got an inch of snow Mon nite, some melting now...we didn't get all the yard done but we worked for 3 days.
I have always loved raking leaves, for some reason. I love thinking of both my aunties enjoying some yard work on a fine fall day!
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