Charles Ives Moment On Charles Bridge Prague

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It was a Charles Ives moment when the bugles and drums at the front of the parade mixed with the Moravian dudy ensemble behind Saint Martin. The tradition in Prague is that Saint Martin announces the arrival of winter by presenting the first snowflake to the city of Prague Mayor. I don't know how he found a snowflake amongst all this rain. He looks a little wet and bedraggled, accompanied by a small army of Mediaeval suited musicians. The parade was brightened by the two bands of musicians, each playing with character. Inspiration for my next piece?