04.20.07

Matrimonial Notions

Posted in Uncategorized at 1:21 am by Miracle ♪♫

As a child, I admit conceiving reveries of marital bliss, breeding children of virtue, intellect and beauty, having a family, marrying the only man I have kissed in my entire lifetime, and daily falling in love with the same man all over again as we conquer age together.  However, the attractive strength of independence and singleness, losing the man whom I thought was perfect for that scenario, and being thumped on the head by an it’s-not-that-easy-after-all realization made me forget those ardent fancies for a moment.   

…but guess what? For some reason, those dainty wedding bells have been ringing in the distance lately… and my wedding march has been, too. Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Wachet auf,” performed by an entourage of marching classical musicians; violinists, violists, and flutists, playing the melody of that sublime masterpiece as the pianist and cellist carry the solemn rhythm of the march in a significant corner. (Plus, I’d be exceedingly fortunate to have a harpist and lutenist on that day.)  Imagine a wedding without a best man and maid of honor, or purposeless bride’s maids, but rather musicians who are close to my heart promenading with their instruments on an aisle of delicate wild flowers.  I fantasize an occasion where my family and the dearest people exclusively attend after being summoned by personal calligraph-ed invitations, and blushing, I wish to appear in a simple but classic Grecian dress with only a string of tiny fragile flowers to accent my flowing hair.  (Make-up will be unquestionably ostracized, although light lip-gloss may be negotiable.)  As the sun sets and casts an ethereal glow, my friend Tonet would bestow a soft humming of Bach’s heavenly Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring with the entourage gently accompanying her, then will my groom and I profoundly express the vows of love and truth that we have sired for each other.  I shall be asked, “do you?” and I shall reply, “with all my heart.” By the time the first star appears in the sky, I will be wedded to the perfect man – perfect not because he is incapable of doing wrong, but perfect because I love him for who he is, and for the reason that God gave him to me.

…but then, I am only dreaming…

If that never happens, let us just suppose that the groom came across a better wedding plan and a more desirable bride. =P

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The Hopeful All-Bach Repertoire:

• Wachet Auf, Cantata No. 140, BWV140
• Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, II.Largo ma non troppo BWV1043
• Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desire
• Cello Suite No.1 in G Major, Prelude BWV1007
• Bist du bei mir
  
• Air on the G String

 

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