Each of us has a favorite singer or band, and we would love to go listen to them live, right? Of course we would love to listen to them live! But stop-let’s think about this. Why would we want to listen to them live when we already own their CD’s and know the lyrics to the songs they will be singing by heart? It’s the experience of being in the same room as that person. The experience of being able to listen to them live instead of through an iPod is amazing. You honestly feel like you understand better what the singer is trying to say with their words-you connect with them and their songs in a way you just can’t when you are listening to them through your iPod. The same thing happens with classical music.
In order to fully appreciate classical music you have to be willing to go to a concert and listen to it. This way you are able to connect with the music on a deeper, more personal level. The BYU Philharmonic Orchestra is having their concert in the De Jong concert hall, located in the Harris Fine Arts Center, on November 17, 2010. They will be playing a number of songs including the song Jupiter from the Planets suite, a suite which I have previously mentioned. Another concert that will be held the following night, in the same hall, will be performed by the Utah Symphony and they will be playing Bruckner Symphony No. 9, among other things. Both of these concerts promise to be educational to those of you who have never been to a classical music concert. Make sure you get tickets and go so you can experience classical music for yourself in its best setting-live performance.
I agree that I like classical music better when I am there. It takes a lot to get me there. I think I was scarred from my childhood of going to too many of my siblings bad concerts, but thanks for the upcoming concert tip. I'll have to go at least once this semester
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ReplyDeleteYou're welcome for the tip, either concert will be well worth your time!
It's true. Seeing classical music live is awesome! I used to be in a youth symphony in high school and every year we would have a competition at Abravanel Hall and I have been able to attend some other concerts there and it just makes the music that more powerful. You feel like you are in the music, experiencing it physically. It is definitely an opportunity everyone should take advantage of! Good post :)
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