The deep roar of an ocean liner fills the concert hall. In the bass section of the Just Keys piano, the first interval — repeated four times — simulates a clock counting down.
Immigrants, gathered in small family groups, begin saying good-bye for the last time. Long embraces become slowly swaying waltz-like dances. Some who will be left behind hold on. But as the immigrants begin filing up a ramp center stage, all must eventually let go.
