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What is the most memorable concert that you had attended so far?

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I do not go to concert very often, maybe once or twice a year.

I listen to music mostly through my audio system as much as 4 hours a day.

The most memorable concert that I had attended is the solo recital by Nathan Milstein held at Auditorium of UC Berkely on 1983.

He is one of the virtuoso violinist of the 20th century.

But he was 79 when he played at the recital on 1983.


When he played Partita by Bach, it was not his best.

Although he showed some of his skills, he could not keep up with the fast tempo as much as I wanted.

But as soon as he started playing "
César Franck, Violin Sonata in A Major.
".

I just marveled at the sweet sound of violin.

I could realize why he is one of the virtuoso violinist of the 20th century.

He died on 1992 so it is now impossible to attend his live recital again.


How about you ladies and gentlemen?

What is the most memorable concert that you had attended?
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grekon39
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#1: Lowen & Navarro, at the Fine Line Music Café in Minneapolis Minnesota around 1990.  Small intimate setting, they even unplugged for an encore and played acoustic guitars, and cello with no amplification.  Just a magical night my wife and I will always remember.

#2: Dire Straits, Love Over Gold tour.  St. Paul,  Roy E Wilkins auditorium. The best D.S. album IMO and a great venue for excellent sound.   With one of my best friends from high school.  The couple sitting behind us was willing to share some of the best marijuana I had ever had!  Mark Knopfler and company never sounded better.  


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@ mitchagain

You had been to many nice ones.

I enjoy listening to Pink Floyd and Eric Clapton.

It would have been nice if had a chance to attend their concert.
glupson
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tochsii,

I can tell you that Queen did not disappoint two years later (Jazz tour) as I had mentioned earlier in the thread. It was kick in your gut energy but beyond good. They did have lots of lights, though. Cover of the Queen Live Killers lights (that was from that tour).
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@bdp24 

At Lucinda Williams' "West" concert, she did a GREAT version of "Masters of War".
reubent
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I took my wife to see Elton John last night. It was a complete surprise to her. She thought we were driving to Columbus, Ohio to pick up something I bought on Craigslist. She didn't know where we were going until the second we turned into the venue and I told her where going to see Elton John. Her reaction was priceless. Complete emotional breakdown! She's a big fan and has been wanting to see Elton John for the 25 years I've known her.

Anyway, we had PERFECT seats. I bought unsold VIP seats 2 days before the show when they were turned back to the venue (and at about 30% of the original VIP Price!). 10th row, dead center, completely unobstructed view of Sir Elton about 25 feet directly in front of us.

I can't saw it was the best concert I've ever seen (I've seen a lot!), but it was very, very good. But the experience was one of my best ever. My wife was in heaven, completely beside herself with joy. Wow! What a moment. Memorable, to say the least.
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