The thunderous sound of the audience clapping

Then the movement begins, the sections overlapping.

The conductor's baton, moving in time

Watched by people live, onstage or online

Everything fades away, except for one violin

The bow sliding across string, till the solo ends.

The other sections join in, viola, bass, and cello

Telling a story that’s both joyful and mellow.

Then all of a sudden, something seems wrong.

Did a section drop out? Something’s marring the song.

Then, complete silence, everything seems muted

Even the babies aren’t crying. Why is there no music?

And then you can almost hear a sigh of relief

As the audience realizes - they’re starting a new piece!

There might’ve been laughter, or at least a few smiles around

But then everyone is silent, listening to the song, astounded.

The audience enveloped in a world of music

Which might make some famous, if they were to choose it.

The last note’s quivering in the air, now the song is done

It seems like the concert was over before it begun.

The auditorium full of clapping, the audience stands

Applauding and hollering, a huge sea of musical fans

They give an ovation to their family and friends

To the perfection that they heard, and their friends they condescend.