A Friday in May, a Facebook message from an old friend, and a brass quintet about to perform at the Festival Saint Donatien in the Basilique Saint-Donatien, Nantes. I took the Fujifilm X100F, arrived early to hunt for light in the old stone streets around the basilica, and ended up inside one of the most atmospheric concerts I have attended in years.
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“Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast.” I, like most people, used to think that this was pure Shakespeare. Well, it is not; it is actually from…
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The author reflects on attending a concert where they had the dual role of photographer and audience member, highlighting the challenges of shooting under poor lighting and the importance of listening to live music as a musician. The evening successfully merged music and visual art, culminating in a learning experience and enjoyment.
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