Stepping into this magnificent palace of music, the first feeling isn't shock, but awe. Above, intricate carvings and a stained-glass dome; before you, layers of organ pipes stacked upon each other, as if the entire wall is waiting to breathe. The four rows of keyboards stand silently, yet seem ready to awaken the soul of the entire space at any moment. Light streams in from the stained-glass windows, gold and red intertwining to create a warm and solemn atmosphere, causing one to unconsciously slow their pace.
Standing before the stage, I suddenly understand that music has never been just sound, but a combination of architecture and art. Every pipe, every arch, every mosaic is paving the way for sound. When the melody sounds, it's not just the air that vibrates, but the entire space and the hearts of the people within. Here, I felt that humanity's pursuit of beauty can be so ultimate and pure.