The Dream of Concerto🔊

Once upon a time in the bustle of Manhattan, New York, lived a young boy named Ethan. Unlike the other kids, Ethan was born with an unexplainable affinity and talent towards music. His little chubby fingers would unknowingly mar the tunes of long-forgotten elites at the tender age of three, and he named them 'The Lost Melodies'.

At the age of five, Ethan's parents, realizing his extraordinary talent, managed to pool resources to buy him a small, second-handed violin. Ethan and his violin were like puzzle pieces, just designed for each other. With every stroke, with every press, the music he played was no longer a child’s play, but melodies that depicted stories, emotions, worldliness.

Ethan's talent, however, did not keep him away from the hard reality of life. His parents worked menial jobs to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table. As years went by, watching his exhausted parents after hard days of work, Ethan decided to take up a job at the local bakery to ease his parents' burden while continuing his high school.

Balancing his passion for music, school, and work was not easy; but keen Ethan didn't wince a bit. He stood by his dreams of sharing his music with the world, hoping to soothe himself and the world with his 'Lost Melodies'.

As luck would have it, one day, a renowned music academy announced scholarships for talented musicians. This was Ethan's golden opportunity, a chance to show his passion to the world. With his heart pounding, but a serene expression on his face, Ethan played his favourite, a melody that spoke of life's ups and downs, the struggles, the victories. His music captivated all present in the audition room.

From the day his results were announced, Ethan’s life moved forward a little more, towards his dream. He left the bakery, his parent's burdens were now less, and Ethan got a chance to learn things he had only ever dreamt of in his music classes. New forms, new techniques, only made his melodies richer and profound.

Years went by. And then, the day Ethan had dreamt of all his life came. His first concert at New York's famous Concerto Hall. Nervousness incapacitated him temporarily. But as he stepped onto the stage, the deafening applause gave him strength. He reached out to his violin. As the spotlight focussed on him, Ethan closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and let his fingers dance on the violin.

A tale of sorrow unfolded through his music. Every note represented struggles, transformation, love, dreams, and resilience. The audience fell into a spellbound silence as his music narrated his journey. The room stood still, holding the breath, carried away by the lost melodies. As Ethan gave a pause, a standing ovation resonated throughout the hall. Tears welled up, and Ethan knew he had realized his dream. From an anonymous boy in the streets of Manhattan to the star at Concerto Hall, his music had elevated him. It was his life's journey in sound.

Since that unforgettable night, Ethan's life changed. His music whispered secrets of life in the ears who cared to listen. His Lost Melodies were no longer lost. They found home in the hearts of millions and will live there forever. That's the magic of dreams. Dreams that you believe in, dreams that you work for, they come true.

The New York City boy's tale of dreams and melodies aptly teaches that when pursued with sincerity and determination, dreams no matter how big, are achievable. And so, life continued in the fast-paced Manhattan but left room for Ethan's melodies.