Gemotions

The orchestra tuning up backstage created a general noise. Then, the concert began and the lights went down. The first few bars of the piece were played, his piece, and he leaned forward in his seat.

The tempo was… faster. The cellos were slightly out of tune. The entire interpretation felt… cold. He watched the conductor, their movements crisp and practiced. He felt a wave of…disappointment?

He ran his hand through his hair, a nervous habit. The performance progressed, and the feeling intensified. He wanted to shout, to stop them. But he remained frozen in his seat.