La Générale
La Générale refers to a French dress rehearsal before a show or concert but with no senior military officer in sight. But why am I talking about a…
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The American Concert
“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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First Concert in over Twenty Years
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.
ReadLe Concert
A musician reflects on the emotional prelude to a concert, navigating thoughts about past tasks and the beauty of autumn. As the performance unfolds, he grapples with nerves and hopes for a successful tribute to the composer. Afterwards, he contemplates whether to relax at the pub or head home instead.
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Marianne en Concert
I have a friend who sings, and who really sings well. She plays the guitar too. She also happens to be Australian but we won’t hold that against…
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