Remembering Mommy

Meditation from Thaïs by Jules Massenet
Joseph Esmilla, violinist

Albert Tiu, pianist

Four years ago, on January 23, 2021, I lost my dearest mom. I vividly remember our last conversation. She was very concerned about the January 6 riot at the Capitol and wanted to be assured that there won't be more violence thereafter. Before we hung up, I promised her that I would call after Joe Biden's inauguration. I never got a chance to speak to her again...