Tasmanian Symphony - free concert.

[warrior queen]

I've just got home from Symphony In The Park, an annual free event.
I'd forgotten how wonderful it is to listen to a live orchestra
Thousands of people, and all sitting quietly, listening intently. Even the kids there were hushed.
What a lovely night.....

Does anyone else here listen to classical music?

 

[Desiremakesmeweak]

Yep. Big time.

 

[domroger]

Never miss a Proms broadcast .

 

[SolarHomo]

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[Adre]

Yes, every Sunday morning, like right now.

 

[warrior queen]

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That is cute, but inaccurate.
Tasmanan devils have really short legs and don't spin in circles. And they stink of carrion.
The only real bit is the fact that they can eat an entire animal, bone and all.
They've eaten my leather shoes before, when I've left them outside!
For an animal the size of a large cat, they have incredible jaw strength.

 

[Lord Pmann]

I used to be really into classical music. I still listen to some, but not as much as I used to. I am/was a classically trained guitarist and when I was taking lessons some years ago, I was listening to classical music a lot. I still have my collection, but I need to dig it out.

 

[GuiltyPleasure]

I love classical music, it seems particularly lovely played outdoors, lucky you.

 

[warrior queen]

I used to be really into classical music. I still listen to some, but not as much as I used to. I am/was a classically trained guitarist and when I was taking lessons some years ago, I was listening to classical music a lot. I still have my collection, but I need to dig it out.

I wish I had paid more attention during music class at school, and kept up with practice
I would love to be able to play.

 

[warrior queen]

I love classical music, it seems particularly lovely played outdoors, lucky you.

It was rather nice.
A gentle and soothing evening - my soul recharged

 

[GuiltyPleasure]

It was rather nice.
A gentle and soothing evening - my soul recharged

Do you have any favourites? either pieces or composers?

 

[warrior queen]

Do you have any favourites? either pieces or composers?

Composers - Schubert and Handel.
Piece - Mascagni, Intermezzo (Cavalleria rusticana)

You?

 

[GuiltyPleasure]

I go through phases - always go back to Copland, Vivaldi and Elgar, so a bit of everything. BTW, it's never too late to learn to play an instrument.

 

[Lord Pmann]

I wish I had paid more attention during music class at school, and kept up with practice
I would love to be able to play.

I didn't have music class at school. It was offered, but only for band instruments like brass and woodwinds and some percussion. I have a hard time believing anyone could learn in that environment, without private lessons. Perhaps some could. I took private lessons for the instruments I play. Very effective, but costly.

I am considering expanding to the cello. Much more difficult than the instruments I currently play, the fretless beast it is.