18 January 2009

St. Paul








This week I finally got my Christmas present: a day in the Twin Cities with my mom and grandma, complete with a morning concert by the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, a delicious lunch at the River Room in Macy's, and shopping. It was a delight, despite very sub-zero temperatures [-20 when we started the car!] and a few almost-unbearably brisk walks between skyscrapers.
The SPCO played an interesting modern piece, a beautiful Hadyn symphony, and ended with Beethoven's rousing Piano Concerto No. 5, Emperor. The director played the piano brilliantly, while directing simultaneously! It was most enjoyable.


4 comments:

Tamiko said...

It looks beautiful, Annie!
And this isn't in Europe ne? I didn't know there were places like that in America.

Alisha Wisener said...

Oooh... sounds like my perfect day too! I love the twin cities and orchestras and shopping. That's such a great Christmas present.
love
lish

ps: I can't wait to see you either! Get ready for an amazing semester!

andrea k. said...

nope, Tamiko, this is St Paul, Minnesota! the Landmark Center is that castle-looking thing. pretty cool, ne?
and Lish- i can't wait to see you either!
xoxo to you both!

Bini said...

ONE MORE DAY.. unbelievable.. I love it.. I love you.. and I love to see you on friday!! YEAH YEAH...