One of the favorite pastimes for Danes on a beautiful evening like this evening, is to step out of their Apartments to savour the last rays of sunlight at the end of another day. I venture out to Balders Plads, a favorite spot for many, located just around the corner from Nannasgade where I live. I settle for a bench in the direct but slowly waning sun light. Its about 6.45pm. To my right the Baldersgarde Kaffee Bar still has customers. Several are seated outside enjoying the last few hours of the weekend, perhaps plotting between them the following weekend. Closer to my right three young woman are finishing off a bottle of wine, and judging by their mirthful laughter, I imagine that they too are making this day last as long as they can. In front of me slightly to my left, what I imagine to be a father and son, are enjoying a game of table tennis on a permanent outdoor table. I make a mental note that the father is by far the better player of the two, holding back with impressive restraint from smashing the balls that are sent his way time and time again with tempting height.
Aside from taking in the sun and people around me, I'm reading Strings Attached: One Tough Teacher and the Art of Perfection by Joanne Lipman and Melanie Kupchyhnsky. The book recounts the experiences of the authors (both musicians in their own right) under the bellowing voice and unwavering baton of Mr K (Melanie's father), who over many years coaches countless students and orchestras to perform at their best. Its a story of incredible resilience and tough love, and is a 'must read' for anyone who has ever been inspired by another person, whether in music or otherwise. There are many magic moments in these pages.
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