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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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rvpiano
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Yes!  Autumn Leaves with Eva Cassidy.  Genius!
Wish I had seen her live.
iloveromy
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Monteverdi Vespers.  John Eliot Gardiner conducting the English Baroque Soloists and Monteverdi Choir at Carnegie Hall, April 2014
handymann
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Hands down it was David Gilmour in Chicago about two years ago. Unbelievable sound quality that drove me into my seat. My two sons and I flew there. At 70, he can still do it like he used to.
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I also had attended the Concert by John Eliot Gardiner on 1989 in Chicago.

He is very good at playing Baroque music.

Nice experience!
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stargazer3
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My most memorable concert I attended was the last one, it was Muse who played at their own home town of Teignmouth in Devon in England.  In my life time I have attended numerous concerts played by famous groups and artists.  However  Muse just smashed it from start to finish, every song of theirs was a 'rock' anthem and the crowd just went wild.  Its rare for me to witness a concert where every single song is exciting and there was not one single boring part. In the past I have seen many great groups where there always be atleast a boring song or those ever so long solos of the 70's, by the drummer, bass and lead guitarist (all on their own) masterbating their own egos, although it was a good time to line up at the bar to get the drinks in..!
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