We've just finished the concert season and Sarah had a schedule of performances that was reminiscent of Emma's - 4 concerts in 2 weeks. One of the concerts we went to was a Fairfield County Children's Choir performance with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. We were excited because it was the first time we were going to see Sarah perform with the choir's chamber singers. We were also excited to see and hear Emma's flute teacher, who is the principal flute in the orchestra. 
I wasn't sure how it was going to be to hear Adrianne play flute. I've avoided classical music altogether since Emma died and have also avoided any other music featuring flute. Actually, the truth is, I've really just avoided music. Emma embodied music for me and I guess it's been hard for me to accept that there can be music without Emma.
But listening to Adrianne play the flute and the choir sing was a transcendent experience. At least for a little while, it made me believe in the magic and power of music again; the ability music has to uplift, move, and connect us. I don't think there could be a concert at which Emma's spirit would be more present: the beautiful voices of the choir that she sang with for so many years, complemented by the beautiful strains of the flute. I heard Emma in every note.
After the concert, Adrianne sent us an mp3 of the recording Emma made about 2 years ago for the Youth competition of the National Flute Association. What a gift it is to have this recording.
If you would like to listen for yourself, click here.
