Charlotte Steiner (R) and Christopher Hopkins play as a crowd from the S train passes by. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)
NEW YORK—Sometimes one can appreciate a moment of serenity and peace in one of the least expected places; like one of New York City’s busiest subway stations, Grand Central Station.
Commuters rushing to and from Times Square on the shuttle train platform were greeted on March 14 with the soothing sounds of Brandenburg concertos, toe-tapping tangos, and Mozart’s famous “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik”—often walking in step with the music, the tempo driving the pace.
The sounds of classical music filtered out the track noises and footsteps, and many passersby paused to take in the moment of serenity before hustling on to their destinations. Some stayed longer, milling about in the distance, eager to get ready for the train, but not wanting to miss out on the music.
The quartet, playing for Hopkins Entertainment, consisted of three Juilliard School students, and one Juilliard School graduate.
An S train arrives as members of Hopkins Entertainment play at the 42 St-Grand Central station. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)People stop to enjoy the music, whether in a moving crowd, or not. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)Hulda Jonsdottir plays her violin, unmoved by the crowds. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)A young passerby stops to inquire about the cello. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)(Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)Hulda Jonsdottir (L) and Matous Michal (R) play their violins. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)Passersby stop to listen to the group play. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)Juilliard student, Charlotte Steiner, on the viola. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)Hulda Jonsdottir plays violin. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)(Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)The members can each make $15 to $30 per hour. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)(Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)Christopher Hopkins prepares for the next song. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)A woman takes a moment to stop and listen to the music. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)
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