Saturday, November 11, 2023

an excellent performance...

 Orion Rapp performed exquisitely on the oboe this evening at the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.  His solos in a Concerto in A minor for Oboe & Strings were wonderful. But the high point of the evening for me was his encore.  He played (on piano this time) and sang an original song, dedicated to his girlfriend actor/director Shelby Lewis.  He then called her up on stage, got down on one knee and proposed.  Our seats were too far away to hear what was said but, judging by the body language, she accepted.  I have known this couple for several years (they used to live down the hall from me), they are super nice people, and I am so happy for them.  And, let's face it, much as I enjoy the Philharmonic, this was the most fun I've had there in years.  

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