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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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n80
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For me it is a toss up.

I saw REM at a small venue in around 1986. They were breaking into the big time but were not there yet. Amazing show.

Three weeks ago I saw a new band called The Struts. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen such an engaging, charismatic front man. The crowd was in a frenzy the whole show and he had us in the palm of his hand. I’m a stodgy, bookish 55 year old. I do not dance. I occasionally tap my foot. During this whole show I was clapping, waving my hands, singing loudly and jumping up and down.

Maybe the passage of time makes The Struts concert seem better in my mind than REM....but its a toss up.
n80
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reubent, as I mentioned my two favorite concerts were R.E.M in the mid 80s when they hadn't yet gotten huge and then The Struts about a month ago. One common denominator: my wife was with me at both. She was my girlfriend for the first and wife of 30 years at the second. She is not into music as I am (though she is a musician)....well, not the type of music I am into anyway....but she had a blast at both of these concerts, especially The Struts since she likes to sing and dance. So maybe that is a big part of why those two shows stand out for me.
n80
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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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