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Photo: S. Peters One of my most unforgettable childhood memories is of the time when my father and I went to the opera when I was ten years old. My Father Took Me to the Opera In-Pyo Cho from Korea My father had a strong influence on me during my childhood because he took me to so many places; for example, concerts, art galleries, and museums. I think he wanted to develop my artistic sense so that I would like music, art, literature, and film. One of my most unforgettable childhood memories is of the time when my father and I went to the opera when I was ten years old. I didn't know anything about the opera and worried that I would be bored, but I didn't need to worry about that. While we sat in our seats, the orchestra prepared their music—violins, violas, horns—so much sound mixed like a discord because of each person's practice before the performance. However, that sound was enough to immerse me in the music. When the curtain was raised and the lead singer appeared, I couldn't close my eyes and I shivered. After the opera, my soul was filled with artistic joy, thanks to my father. That time when I went to the opera with him remains one of my best childhood memories. More memories: Times I Got to Go Fishing | I Met the Owner of the Shell | Arrival of My Baby Sister Return to: Moments in the Past | Issue 21 | Home Page TOPICS Online Magazine ©1997-2008 - Sandy and Thomas Peters topics.mag@gmail.com