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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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roberjerman
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How about this: Rod Stewart and The Faces (Ron Wood on lead guitar) at the Cow Palace, San Francisco, March 1975!
photon46
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The most intensely involved musical performance I've ever seen was by one of north India's best classical sitarists Budhitya Mukherjee when he visited Tampa twenty years ago. From the instant he sat down to play his intense concentration and demeanor let the audience know they were in for something special. He built the concert to fever pitch with insanely nuanced virtuosity and his astounding tabla accompanist (whose name escapes me now) were in perfect musical communication. When it was over I felt like I'd witnessed something never to be repeated. It was both exhausting and exhilarating to be part of that night. 

I also fondly remember a young Michael Tilson Thomas' 1988 performance with the New World Symphony shortly after establishing the group. The audience was treated to a very enthusiastic and committed performance.

Also greatly enjoyed seeing the Yardbirds and Jimmy Page. It was1967 in a small Lakeland Florida civic arena full of drunks that were there to party instead of listen to music and the atmosphere left Page in a foul mood by the end of the show. I got to sit right beside him off just stage and watch him play, my ears didn't quit ringing until the next day. 

The most memorable show I didn't get to see was one of the only two post-Layla Clapton & Allman shows. I had two great tickets center stage for the Tampa show and my Mom got P.O.'d at me and grounded me. So, I gave both tickets to my then girlfriend (and now wife) who still periodically reminds me what a fantastic show and bit of history I missed because I didn't clean up my room. 
effischer
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Hard to single one out from some really great shows, but here goes:

UK with Bill Bruford and Al DiMeola at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 28 July 1978.

Some of the best on that stage, including John Wetton.  

Then when DiMeola came out for his encore, he says "I'd like to introduce three very special friends of mine:  Mr. Lenny While, Mr. Stanley Clarke and Mr. Chick Corea!"  Return to Forever did a 45 minute improv jam.

We were standing on the seats!
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shkong78 OP
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@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.
gabor2525
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"Weather Report: 8:30".

Their spectacular tour in 1979 and 1980.Unforgettable.The original group with Jaco Pastorius on bass.Attended  on St. Helens island,Montreal Quebec.Outdoor venue too...

That one was captured nicely on the same named album/CD.
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