In a large city, it’s difficult to predict what you might see on any given day. You may have a normal day where everything goes smoothly. Your transit is on time, and nothing of any note happens. But, you could also see something that you’ve never seen before—an unforgettable moment that you witnessed in person. You were able to see it for no other reason than you were in the right place at the right time.
I’ve never seen a flash mob in person, though I’ve watched plenty of flash mob videos. In case you’re unfamiliar with the term, a “flash mob” is when a group of performers gives an impromptu performance in a public place. They are carefully planned, but only the performers know that they are happening. They take a lot of skill and timing to pull off, but when it happens, they can be spectacular.
Often, on-lookers don’t even realize what is happening because the performers look like regular folks. Usually, one or two people start the performance and then more folks join in. The more performers there are, the more impressive it is to pull off.
I’ve seen flash mobs that sing and dance, but this video is something altogether different. When a young girl approaches a street performing cellist in Nuremberg, Germany, no one in the general public knew that it was the beginning of an epic performance. The duet itself is impressive, but then members of Germany’s Hans Sachs Choir and the Philharmonic Orchestra of Nuremberg join in for this epic version of “Ode to Joy.”
It would be amazing to see either of these groups perform live, so passersby on the street were lucky to witness this wonderful treat. Fortunately, the video lets us enjoy it, as well.
Watch the beautiful performance below and please like and share!