Afternoon tea in Solna. Music by Bach and Mendelsohn, Audience conversation:
– Why are they clapping ? someone made a speech?
– No they are playing
– Saying what?
– They are PLAYING …..a piece by Mendelsohn
– Händel´s son ? Didn´t know he had one….
– Not Händel´s son….. MENDELSOHN
– Mendel´s SON ??? ,,,,I know the Mendels…they have two daughters
– Not MENDEL´s son….MENDELSOHN !!
– Never heard of a son….maybe he is dead ?…. or living abroad ??
– No NO…FELIX MENDELSOHN !!!!!
– THAT´s the name of the son ?? Dont shout at me I heard what you said !
– YOU REALLY DONT HEAR VERY WELL DO YOU ????
– Yes, and my eyes are perfect too…I am so glad for that….
– SILENCE PLEASE !!!!
– Yes please…not tea…but some more coffee.. thank you
– THEY ARE PLAYING….CAN YOU BE QUIET !
– There is a little noise in the afternoon but not in the nights….
– WILL YOU SHUT UP !!!!
– Just half a cup…. no sugar, but milk….
– Milk is finished
– Finished ??? Have they stopped playing ?
Afterwards: Thanks…Very nice… but I dont understand this modern music so well…..