This time of year there are traditions which are part of every family's celebrations. Some of these we have inherited from our spouses family. Like tomato soup as part of the Christmas lunch. Carols from King's College. And sitting down to listen to the Queen's speech.
Others we carry over from our own early years......like not sitting down for the Queen's speech. Or watching the New Year's Concert from Vienna which goes out to 50 countries.
The Vienna Concert has a particular resonance with me as it reminds me of my father who loved Strauss. So each time I hear Strauss and The Beautiful Blue Danube I recall his memeory and know that if he could have gone to the Concert it would have been one of the highlights of his life.
I wonder what music would remind you of your father?
If you have children, what might they chose of you? Now that would be an interesting and perhaps amusing selection!
