Great Sound of The Violin

Summary

Vivianne, a young violin enthusiast inspired by a renowned violinist's autobiography, shares a moment of humor and warmth with her mother, Harriette, who is also pursuing violin lessons, leading to a minor spill on a new carpet and a light-hearted exchange about eavesdropping and tea.

Abstract

The narrative unfolds with Vivianne, deeply engrossed in a book about a master violinist, drawing inspiration from his career and anecdotes. Her mother, Harriette, observes Vivianne's wisdom and attributes it to her own upbringing, leading to a moment of shared laughter. The bond between mother and daughter is further highlighted when Harriette, having decided to learn the violin herself, discusses the purchase of an instrument with her daughter's teacher, David. Vivianne playfully accuses her mother of eavesdropping after bringing her a cup of tea, which results in a good-natured rebuttal and a reminder to be careful with drinks around the new carpet. The story captures a slice of their lives, emphasizing the intergenerational passion for music and the humorous, affectionate interactions that define their relationship.

Opinions

Vivianne finds significant inspiration from the autobiography of a great violinist, indicating a deep respect for the musician's experiences and teachings.
Harriette seems to be proud of her daughter's wisdom, suggesting a nurturing and reflective parenting style.
The shared laughter between Vivianne and Harriette implies a close and humorous relationship, valuing each other's company and insights.
Harriette's decision to take violin lessons reflects a shared interest in music with her daughter, as well as a willingness to engage in new experiences later in life.
Vivianne's teasing about her mother's conversation with David, and the subsequent playful banter, shows a comfortable and teasing dynamic between them.
The minor accident with the hot chocolate on the new carpet is treated as a minor inconvenience rather than a significant issue, suggesting a relaxed and forgiving household atmosphere.

Episode #11

“Yeah, sure, mom,” Vivianne winked at her mom, turned around and read her book again. A book about a great violinist who had great technique. The writer was the violinist himself and wrote about his violin career and the technique book he wrote. That book inspired Vivianne a lot. In that book he described the concerts he gave, with whom and some funny stories about those people, embarrassing situations he had been in, and that he didn’t want to perform a concerto because that one he hated too much as everyone played that concerto.

Harriette looked at her daughter while she said: “How did you become that wise?”

She turned around to make tea for both of them.

“From you, mom,” and they exchanged their look while both burst out into a huge laughter.

“I really don’t like him, then I wouldn’t tell you!” as her mother went upstairs.

With that, Vivianne took the hot chocolate her mom made for her, on her request instead of making tea for her. She didn’t think about what she did, and she made a mess on her book.

“Please, Vivianne, be care full. This is the new carpet.”

“It is only on my book, mother,” she sighed and cleaned her book.

After dinner, Harriette went to her room and to look up a violin for herself. She already notified David that she also wants to take violin lessons. He agreed on taking her as a student as well. She only had a call with David on what instrument is best for her to buy with all the accessories she needs when practising and playing the violin. The phone call took longer than she had expected.

“What did you talk about with David?”, Vivianne said while her mother hangs the phone.

Harriette got scared when her daughter stood next to the door. “What are you doing there? Did you listen to the whole conversation?”

“Mom, please no, I just brought you some tea. It is your favourite,” laughed Vivianne.

He mom looked at her suspiciously. At the same time, her cheeks became red again.

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Great Sound of The Violin

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