To be brilliant

We were hanging out on Saturday night when a knock rang at our door. We don't live in an area where people just drop in so the knock was curious. I opened the door to see my neighbor Amrit. Apparently her husband had a bad cold complete with wracking cough. They wouldn't be able to use their symphony tickets. She didn't want to waste them and offered up a free night of live music. Who can refuse that?

The first movement was amazing! Like jaw dropping, wow I can't believe it amazing. Certainly you expect to be moved and refreshed after a night of violins and cellos but this was incredible. This was my introduction to Arturo Marquez a renowned Mexican composer. That is his photo to the left. This piece is so popular it is called the second national anthem in Mexico. On the way home I said to Steve, "I wonder what it is like to be brilliant."

Reading up on Marquez I discovered Danzon No. 2 was written in 1993 after a trip to Malinalco with painter Andres Fonseca. Art and music do come together so perfectly. Maybe the two of them in sharing ideas and inspiration both came up with their own brilliant creation. Marquez certainly did. Maybe on those days when my creative energy seems dried up and drawing a circle seems impossible I need to find a musician to hang with. I do know Danzon No. 2 will be on my ipod.