Music to save a life
Over the past few weeks, I have watched ‘The Piano’, a programme about amateur pianists having the chance to play for the general public in regional railway stations. The programmes were enjoyable and showcased a wide range of music, talented pianists, and a variety of entertaining and novel ways to create music on the piano. Tonight, I watched the final, held in the Royal Festival Hall in London where four outstanding amateur pianists played for a packed audience. I have always been moved by music and singing in a choir has helped me through some dark times. When I sing, I can’t help but feel and express the emotions within each song. For me, words are not something to be merely recited. I find that my mind and my body connect with the lyrics and underlying mood of the song, and I am lifted. Singing can transport me to a different place where I feel absorbed in the moment. I’m not claiming that I am a great singer, far from it, but singing gives me hope and makes me feel alive when I