Schubert's "Trout" Quintet

Wrapping up this bizarre year with one more gift of music <3 - this time from Schubert!

2020 has been a thought-provoking, eye-opening, reflective, personal, intimate, challenging, peculiar, special, memorable year for many people in vastly unique ways. Myself, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunities that arose even while others were reft. Family, routines, rituals, peace, calm, quiet, more and more space to listen and hear, more deeply, more inwardly - sounds, ideas, nature, emotions, gratitude.

I think Schubert perfectly captures this spirit of the mind and heart. The joy in simplicity.

I was recounting to a friend about a moment while practicing this piece when I felt a powerful surge of emotion that brought me to tears again - this sense of being so incredibly loved, happy, connected. I felt so understood and present, by what, who, I’m not sure - a higher force, Schubert, the music, myself? But I cherish those moments, those waves of gratitude so tenderly. Thank you, everyone, everything, every note, every moment, a gift.

So there’s another cheesy spiel. Because I am a still a romantic magical fairy who believes hopelessly in feelings and sincerity.

I wish everyone a very beautiful end of the year, to take some time to reflect on everything that has been stripped from but also gifted to us. I hope to continue doing what I love and believe in during the years to come, to listen and hear and connect more - with people, with nature and sounds, with this mysterious inexplicable fantastical world.

To lots and lots of fresh yummy fish and music~ <3

Asian Tinkerbell