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What happens when you add the good old power of surprise

Last weekend, a trip to a small museum for a chamber orchestra performance turned into an unforgettable evening for me and my soon to be husband.

And it was all thanks to the power of surprise.

It was a fancy part of town, and the place was cozy, with about 25 people there to enjoy the music. The main show was a cellist who played beautifully, picking pieces from different composers that kept everyone hooked.

But here's where it got really interesting. After the third piece, just before a short break, the cellist threw in a surprise. He played a piece that wasn't listed for the evening, sparking excitement among everyone.

Right before we were about to take a break after the third piece, the cellist looked at all of us and said,

Everyone in the room got super excited.

"Oooooh," someone whispered quietly, "Something special that's not even on the list! Aren't we lucky?"

Then, the cellist played that surprise piece and took a short break.

Later on, he came back and told us: