In January of 2011, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to 7 European cities in 3 weeks with my aunt who plays bassoon and contrabassoon for the LA Philharmonic. Being on tour with the orchestra was a remarkable experience and I'm so grateful to have had the chance to go!
    The first stop on the tour was Lisbon, Portugal. The tiled roofs and sunbathed buildings of this seaside city are unforgettably beautiful. I hope to return some day, but in the mean time, I loved remembering it's magic while working on this piece.