"In 1946, one of Britain’s greatest conductors, Sir Thomas Beecham, founded the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to bring the world’s greatest music to the people of his country. His legacy continues as the Orchestra offers audiences the highest possible standards of music making with a style that has been called, “incisive, insightful, and extremely beautiful.” (The Guardian) Renowned conductor and violinist Pinchas Zukerman, whose genius and prodigious technique have long been a marvel to critics and audiences, will join the RPO for this performance."
--Introduction of the event on George Mason University's website
After long, I traded a Friday evening for something I'd rather do more often - go watch live performing art (music, drama, stand up comedy et al.). The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) tours widely and is sometimes referred to as "Britain's national orchestra".
As an international orchestra, the RPO has toured more than 30 countries in the last five years, including performances for Pope John Paul II in the Vatican, Tiananmen Square, Cairo and all ovr Europe. The orchestra played in three parts and I fall short of words to describe the level of excellence I heard and saw on stage - every other performance I've been audience to falls pathetically short.
After last evening, I find no reason as to why I have not attended more live performances. After last evening, I wonder if music is a language with the power to heal rather than just a bunch synchronized notes. After last evening, I realized that the connection between me and musical performances does not have to end after I quit my school orchestra. After last evening, I will never take friends who snore while the masters perform on stage!
6 comments:
First of all, Thanks for such a thoughtful conclusion for not taking people who snore when that "shit" is being played. It was nothing but "some people" who could have polished boots and shoes back in India rather than playing a cacophony.
I agree it was smooth and soothing for a second or two but then the the other moment it was just as I mention it above.
As my friend Ujjwal said that enjoy the life of the music:"the slow atart and mid high notes and the end". These things were never there. The notes went up and down according to whims and fancies of that Zuckerman [fuckerman].
This is why I say that you have turned "American" which I in 100 years can't. [:)]
Although this comment does not deem a response, lets just say that you don't appreciate music as much as some of us might! :)
I agree .. it was a really nice performance .. the music was soothing to the ears.
UNK ANUKANT sir ek dum jhooth bol rahe hai :-D
Last but not the least, you never mentioned that you were in the esteemed company of possibly the best co-driver in the world !
I clicked on some ads today
I disagree with "UNK" sir in the first part. But I'll remain silent on his LAST comment("This is why I say that you have turn....") [:D]... ha ha..
-som
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