93-year-old harpist

Fifty years ago, Carla Emerson's father composed a twelve-minute

orchestral piece that included a harp part for her. It was never

performed, at least not until tonight. Tonight she played her part

with the rest of the orchestra and received a standing ovation both

from the orchestra and the crowd. She's 93 years old and well loved

as a teacher throughout the community.



She's still teaching, and active in a dozen other ways too. I've

known her for decades. She's the mother of two of my friends and --

for instance -- she goes to their parties. I had a lively

conversation with her a few weeks ago at one.



The signs as I went into the hall said I was forbidden to take

pictures. But I thought: if I don't, who will?