Pere Lachaise - 2

By Christopher Zoukis Image courtesy npr.org

Walking over to section 68 of Pere Lachaise, a subtle change in ambience is noticeable, that is, if one has not sacrificed that receptivity assigned to the more vulgar senses. An association or atmosphere clings to the section: unseen ghosts, dissipated sounds, a suffused glory which doesn’t fade. Probably due to two of the sections’ permanent residents, both of who are composers. Their music pervades the area, because this is where their souls wer...