A pleasant surprise

It has been many weeks since Barry and I ordered tickets for two concerts in the Mostly Mozart Series at Lincoln Center this summer. We selected those two based on dates that work for us and music we wanted to hear, although if you had asked me just a few minutes ago what was on the schedule for the next concert, I guarantee I could not have told you. Having ordered the tickets on-line, I receive an e-mail “reminder” a day or two before the performance. We have tickets for the Wednesday evening concert this week, and I just received the reminder.

We’re delighted you’ll be joining us soon. This email contains some important information about your upcoming performance. If you have any questions not answered here, please write to us atcustomerservice@lincolncenter.org  g at 212.875.5456ve us a call (10:00 am–9:00 pm).
Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra Louis Langrée, conductor Joshua Bell, violin Wednesday, August 21 at 8:00 Avery Fisher Hall, Columbus at 65th Street (directions)
The Program MOZART: Symphony No. 36 ("Linz") TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto   Pre-Concert Recital Prior to this evening's performance, there will be a pre-concert recital by Francesco Piemontesi, piano, at 7:00 at Avery Fisher Hall. Performance Length This performance is approximately one hour and forty minutes long, with one intermission.		No Late Seating This performance begins promptly on time and there is no late seating. Please allow yourself extra time to pick up your tickets at will-call if needed.  Information for Guests with Disabilities Please visit our page on accessibility in Avery Fisher Hall. For additional information, please contact our Programs and Services for Persons with Disabilities department at pspddepartment@lincolncenter.org or212.875.5375. Donate Your Ticket Can you no longer use your ticket? Consider converting it into a tax-deductible contribution to Lincoln Center. Contact our Customer Service department at 212.875.5456 for details. Restrictions may apply.

When I read the e-mail I was incredulous. I have no recollection whatsoever that we were going to see such an amazing program tomorrow evening! On the one hand, it continues to be incredibly frustrating that I still retain so little these days. But on the other hand, looking on the bright side, I have now had an opportunity to relive the pleasure of planning to go to this concert, sort of like Bill Murray in the 1993 movie, “Groundhog Day.” So now I am really excited about the concert tomorrow. And this is a good thing because we are going to an afternoon Mets game at Citi Field in Queens (almost assuredly the last game we will see this summer), and then driving back to Riverdale to dress before heading to Lincoln Center. Knowing that we are in for such an incredible treat will definitely help me find the energy to do all that! 

I will look forward to sharing this wonderful day with you.

Love,

Rebecca