Senses

Elegantly dressed young and old music lovers enter the Golden Hall. The last latecomers squeeze into their seats, and the lights dim. Silence falls. Movement ceases.

We primarily associate experiencing music with hearing. We perceive sounds, intonation, rhythm, and dynamics through our ears. But can a true experience consist of sensations from just one sense?

We feel vibrations through our bodies. Bass thumps in the chest, cymbals tremble at the fingertips, and the stroke of a bow gently glides across the shoulders. We see emotions by watching the conductor and musicians, observing their movements, sways, and bows, united with their instruments. A wrong note leaves a bitter taste, yet we will remember only the scent of our mother's favourite perfume, forever associated with this unique moment.