A Summer of Music and Memories

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Aug 22

Written By Tateki Matsuda

Coupon Code TATEKI

Summary & Key Takeaways

After five years, my mother came back to Boston—this time in summer.
She's a music teacher; she put me at the piano as a kid, and now she plays duets with my daughter.
We camped in Maine—smoked bacon, ribeye steaks, my daughter in her element.
The trip peaked at Tanglewood, where the Boston Symphony Orchestra celebrated John Williams' 90th birthday, with Yo-Yo Ma on cello and Williams conducting the Star Wars theme.

A Symphony of Memories: My Mother's Summer Visit to Boston

After five years, my mother came back to Boston. This time, in the bright, sun-soaked summer days.

The Melody of the Past

My mother, a dedicated music teacher, gave me a love for music early. She'd sit me at the piano, her hands guiding mine over the keys. As a kid I resisted. Now I look back on those moments with longing. Today she shares that love with my daughter, their duets filling our home.

The Great Outdoors: A Family Adventure

Our family adventure took us to Maine. Under a vast, open sky, we set up camp and settled into the quiet of nature. I smoked bacon, the aroma mixing with the fresh air, and we feasted on ribeye steaks. My daughter, with her wild spirit, was right at home—a true lion cub in the wilderness.

A Dream Come True at Tanglewood

The highlight of her visit was Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. My mother, a lifelong music lover, had dreamed of this. As we stepped into Seiji Ozawa Hall, she was moved to tears, the size of her dream finally becoming real.

A Special Celebration at Tanglewood

The evening at Tanglewood held a surprise. The venue was celebrating the 90th birthday of John Williams, a maestro who's touched countless hearts. The air buzzed as the orchestra played a selection of his compositions, each note a mark of his genius.

The high point was a performance by Yo-Yo Ma, his cello singing a beautiful melody. But the night wasn't over. John Williams took the stage, baton waving, and conducted the iconic Star Wars theme. The music filled the air and held us spellbound.

At the end of summer, my mother's visit was a run of memories, each moment a note in the season. A reminder of what music does and the bonds it builds. By the way, I did Tatekichen for her. I cooked a full-course mealfor my mom and made Boston special Pescatore right before she went back to Japan. As I look to make more memories like these, I'm grateful for our summer together.

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