Words can’t do justice to the love I have for Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. A work I’ve performed a few times, it’s always given me new opportunities to grow and learn, and fall in love with music time and time again. My favorite symphonic work in classical symphony music literature, I find the music to be exciting, beautiful and strong. The first time I performed this symphony was with the Youth Orchestra of San Antonio, on stage at the Majestic Theater. With a breathtaking setting, the performance has always stood out as a turning point in my love of orchestral playing. I then went on to perform along side members the Mexico City Youth Orchestra and YOSA, with @felipetristan, in a side by side concert held in San Antonio. The musical language of Beethoven transcended cultural and even linguistic barriers, allowing for a performance that was thrilling and rewarding in so many ways. The third time I performed this work was with YOSA and members of the San Antonio Symphony in yet another side by side concert. Tal Perkes was the principle flute at the time, and I was assigned to sit next to him for the concert. We only performed the second movement, but Tal’s complete artistry as a musician was never lost, and I left the concert touched by his kind words and encouragement. Several years later, Beethoven has made his way back into my life, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. #15of365 #Beethoven #beethoven7thsymphony #symphony #symphonyno7 #beethovensymphony7 #amajor #flute #fløte #flöte #flauto #music #happy #love #beautiful #uiworchestra #rehearsal #2018 #exciting #story #remember #flutesolo #flutesection #yosa #sas #sanantoniosymphony #sanantonio #language #barriers #transcendent #musicians