Cats are very curious animals, and they often go where they please. Recently, one stray cat wandered into the most unexpected place: the stage of an orchestra concert!
The classical-loving cat stole the show, winning the hearts of the orchestra, the audience, and thousands of people online 😸
In the viral video, reportedly recorded in Istanbul, Turkey, an orchestra plays Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony No.6 at the 52nd Istanbul Music Festival.
But in the middle of the piece, the orchestra was joined by an unexpected guest: a stray cat, who casually wanders across the stage.
While classical music is often a serious and straight-faced affair, people couldn’t help but be amused by the little concert crasher: many audience members, and even members of the orchestra, cracked up at the sight of the cat.
The orchestra continued playing, though it was clear that for a moment the cat was the real star of the show.
The cat was presumably a stray who somehow made its way into the auditorium. Stray cats abundant in Istanbul and part of the everyday culture: instead of viewing the cats as a nuisance, locals often provide them food and shelter.
That attitude is on display here, as everyone was clearly happy to serenade the curious cat with some Beethoven.
The video has become a viral hit, with many people online loving the cat’s big concert debut.
“He KNEW this was about him. His moment!” one comment on TikTok reads.
“How lovely, the humans are playing me a song,” another imagined the cat saying.
“I think it’s trying to find the ‘purr-cussion’ section,” another punningly joked.
“That’s his background music and he’s off on a big adventure.”
Watch the video below:
What a funny video! This cat seemed to really be drawn to the music, and the orchestra seemed to enjoy his company!
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