Imagine going right up under the center of Music Hall's grand chandelier and being able to touch the crystals. That's what I did last week as Music Hall stagehands lowered the two-ton chandelier for a cleaning.

Not too long ago, the chandelier would be lowered and raised at symphony concerts. I remember sitting in the gallery and watching it twirl to the music, virtually at eye level. But now it remains up high and only comes down once every year or two to wipe off the grime and allow it to dazzle even more.

Being inside and looking up through its dazzling strands was like being in a giant jewel box.

Briefly holding one of the larger crystals in my hand, I was amazed at how heavy it was.

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