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?

shkong7810-31-2018 11:15pm

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shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-01-2018 at 01:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @bdp24 You attended many nice ones. When I was in Berkeley on 1980’s, I was listening to mostly classical music. Thus I attended only classical concerts at that time. But now I regret not having attended "Grateful Dead" concert held at Berkeley Pavilion. . Ii would have been fun surrounded with colorful shirts
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-01-2018 at 02:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @boxer12 You had been to "Grateful Dead" concert several times. I am envious of you. If I can go back to 80’s, I would attend it. I was too conservative at that time. I thought Grateful Dead was for Hippie.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-01-2018 at 07:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @photon46 You had been to many nice concerts. Most memorable is not always the best. I can not forget the intensity of Maestro playing violin at the age of 79 in so romantic way.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-02-2018 at 05:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ sejodiren Wow you had listened to Andres Segovia at the Royal Albert Hall in London! I would love to have attended it.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-03-2018 at 05:06am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ mitchagain You had been to many nice ones. I enjoy listening to Pink Floyd and Eric Clapton. It would have been nice if had a chance to attend their concert.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-03-2018 at 12:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @bdp24 I had lived in Chicago from 1989 to 1991. It would have been nice to see Beach Boys in Chicago. Michigan lake is like sea with beautiful beaches on it.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-02-2018 at 06:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @slaw You had been to many nice ones. I rarely go to live concerts these days just listening to audio system at my home. But I shall explore the way to find live sound in more exciting stage.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-02-2018 at 08:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ unreceivedogma You had been to nice ones. I agree with you that small venue will give more intimate impression. On 1988, I had been to Pavarotti recital which was held at Oakland Pavilion to play professional basketball. He had to use microphone so it was just like watching music video.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-04-2018 at 05:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @rollintubes You had been to many nice ones! I wish I had been to live concert of Bruce Springsteen. I want to know why he is called boss.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-03-2018 at 11:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @rpeluso It was a quite experience to go to Beatles at the age of 12. I wish that my father had done same thing to me. I am impressed with 79 years old maestro play violin in so romantic way. It was the most memorable one for me.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-03-2018 at 06:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @reubent What a nice surprise! Your wife has a wonderful husband. I used to enjoy listening to Elton John through CD. I am wondering what was the live sound like.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-04-2018 at 05:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ leoniruii Come on, give me a break! Please list few of only most memorable ones. You make people jealous!
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-04-2018 at 11:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ glupson I brought my family of five to "Phantom of Opera" held at Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas on 2011. They enjoyed it very much and the show got discontinued soon after that. I am also a nice father to my three children.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-05-2018 at 05:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @three_easy_payments When I was young, I also used to play Deep Purple. It must be quite experience to go to their rehearsal.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-05-2018 at 07:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ robertwisconsin1 You have been to many nice ones. I wish I had been to Peter Gabriel and Simon and Garfunkel, not Simon by himself.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-06-2018 at 04:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @boxer12 Congratulation for your daughter getting Ph. D. May I know what is her field? I have one son(oldest) and two daughters. I have good relation with all of my children. It is good for your to have boy's time in concert. Your daughter may not like to spend time outside.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-05-2018 at 08:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @d2girls You must be very passionate to shed tears after attending "Wicked in Chicago" I had lived in Chicago for 2 years long time ago. I am tempted to watch that musical.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-06-2018 at 01:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ the_treble_with_tribbles Ha Ha I would like to attend Moody Blues but with twice fast rhythm it would have been crazy. Elton John plays piano very well, so it must be fun to watch him at close range.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-06-2018 at 07:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ richopp Wow, you had been to live concerts of Rolling Stones, Beatles, Linda Ronstadt and Eagles. I am envious of your experience. Now I have no choice other than listening through my audio system.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-08-2018 at 07:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @armstrod It must have been very nice to listen to big band in intimate setting with 400 people. I am listening to Autumn Leaves by Eva Cassidy now. Her beautiful voice makes me cry. How come she goes to heaven that early. It would have been wonderful I had gone to her live concert.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-09-2018 at 07:39am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @boxer12 I had listened to several version of "Autumn Leaves". But Eva Cassidy's version is way best. Her somewhat sibilant voice make feel sad. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000006AKD/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I bought used one from Amazon.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-10-2018 at 04:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @iloveromy I also had attended the Concert by John Eliot Gardiner on 1989 in Chicago. He is very good at playing Baroque music. Nice experience!
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 11-20-2018 at 02:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @stargazer It is always nice to attend intimate recital. I wish to attend live drum concerts which I had not.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 12-02-2018 at 01:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ tzh21y If you attend the Public Image Limited in an intimate setting, it would have been intense and memorable experience.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 12-05-2018 at 10:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ lhasaguy It would be really nice to have been Allman Bros Band concert. Also you did not miss the train even after enjoying the last song. I wish I had been there too.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 12-07-2018 at 12:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @reubent It must feel good to attend The Tubes concert after farm kid from KY. It is always fun to attend live concert.
shkong78 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 515 posts 12-29-2018 at 11:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ chrisoshea You had been to live concert of Dick Hyman. Since I had enjoyed his music through CD, I wish to have been there. You had been to many nice ones

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