I came to the US as an immigrant in 1951. I became a US citizen in 1957. I can prove all of this: I came through Ellis Island, and they have records of my arrival… (So no need to infer that I am here illegally…)
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One of the first things that took place other than High School in Brooklyn, NY was that I joined a community orchestra. It was a terrific group made up largely of Doctors and other professionals. And me…
One of the works that this group practiced for weeks was the Symphony #5 by Tchaikovsky. I got to know every not of this music, and I love it to this day. A masterpiece of melody and passionate emotions…
Here is the Concertgebouw orchestra, to play this music for you:
