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

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6e/Nathan_Milstein.jpg


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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glupson
7,842 posts
 
shkong78,
I wish that my father had done same thing to me.
Can I get a partial credit, at least, for flying my daughter to a Leonard Cohen concert and then one more ("fans and media only", no kidding, that was the title of it at Beacon Theatre in New York)?

She made it through both, even singing most of the time. Later she made me buy her a Judy Collins singing Leonard Cohen CD and take her to her concert, too.

She was 4 (years) at that first concert and full mature 5 at the second.
glupson
7,842 posts
 
shkong78,
"I wish I had been to live concert of Bruce Springsteen. I want to know why he is called boss."
He is simply good, and I am not much of his true fan. That is all I can say about that one time I saw him.

However, those who have been to his Broadway performances, claim it is a different and unexpected experience which cements him as a Boss more than regular concerts. I have not seen it, but quite a reliable crowd told me that. Supposedly, audience cried. I am not even sure how much music is there. Be it what it is, there will be a record (yes, a record) and some other music carrier from those performances coming out soon. Probably before Christmas. Check it out. http://brucespringsteen.net/

If you think about attending one of those shows, good luck with tickets.
jhajeski
119 posts
 
Maybe we'll start a new thread, but let's add another dimension to this....
WHAT CONCERT(S) do you WISH you could've/would've been able to see, while the artist was still alive, still touring, or before they broke up (but is/are no longer)??   

For me, it's some of the rock classics who died or broke up just a couple years too soon for me to have been able to see them live:

  • Hendrix
  • The Doors
  • Queen
  • Led Zeppelin 
reubent
7,054 posts
 
@shkong78 - I was always aware of Bruce Springsteen and had "Nebraska" on CD for years. However, I was never a Bruce Springsteen fan until I saw him live on the "High Hopes" tour in 2014. I was amazed at how good the show was overall and also how good Springsteen was as the front man. When he closed with the solo performance of "Dream Baby Dream", I was hooked forever. I've been to see him a couple of times since, and he never disappoints.

Dream Baby Dream - Live

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1nTfDAn2KQ


n80
2,133 posts
 
slaw said:

@n80,

"Although you're last comment wasn't directed at me, I had to say you are very blessed."

Indeed. And its all her. I don't bring much to the table.
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