The Surprising Joy of Music

On Saturday, April 24th, 2010, over thirty members of the Opera Company of Philadelphia Chorus and principal cast members from the upcoming production of La Traviata converged on the Reading Terminal Market Italian Festival.

Wearing street clothes and  blending in with the crowd, the artists swung into action as the first orchestral strains of the famed were piped through the market, giving a rousing, surprise performance for hundreds of delighted onlookers who were there to enjoy the Italian delicacies and the everyday treats that the Reading Terminal Market has to offer.

The four-minute piece drew an overwhelming crowd, and won a thunderous ovation that included both laughter and tears from the audience.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zmwRitYO3w

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  1. vikki (Philippines)

    This was amazing! Thanks for posting the link, Kenneth. I’m a huge follower of your study series… All blessings!

  2. I just watched the video clip and cried as I watched it. Wow. I will be posting the clip on my own blog tomorrow. It’s the best gift for Canada Day! I saw that some people just kept walking as if nothing could stop them in their tracks. Thank you for such a great blessing. :)

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