Open House and a free concert at the Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. All the familiar orchestral hit parade pieces.... Beethoven's Fifth, excerpts from Swan Lake, some Strauss waltzes, Pomp and Circumstance of course, Offenbach's "Can-Can", lots of foot tapping themes. Finishing up with a rousing chorus of "O Canada", Elbows Up!
As well as the familiar classical music, North Atlantic Drift played some Celtic selections. Dan Macdonald on fiddle, Brian Taheny on guitar and banjo, Ross Griffiths on Uilleann pipes. The concert hall was full, I was there with Older Son and 17 year old grandson.
It was a Petting Zoo for instruments! Grandson tried out the drum kit, I investigated lots of different percussion rhythm instruments, and we both had a go on the trombone, it sounded pretty awful! I'm sure the trombone player's ears were hurting. There were lots of instruments to try; violin, cello, clarinet, trumpet, oboe, French horn. This all took place at the Chinese Canadian Cultural Centre so some Chinese instruments were available too.
Wonderful to enjoy the experience with your boys!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. Love the idea and equally love your clever way of describing it. A 'petting zoo for instruments' is a fine concept.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome. Looks like fun.
ReplyDelete...live music is hard to beat.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, that sounds like loads of fun. I'm going to the symphony Saturday night and looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great time. I love live music.
ReplyDeleteA bit jealous. Just sayin.'
ReplyDeleteI’m happy for you that you had such a wonderful time. Thank you for sending kind messages on Tohoku Earthquake anniversary every year. Your father must be smiling. Nature is cruel as well as benevolent. Anyone is prone to different kind of disaster on this planet. As a part of nature, we can only prepare in advance to minimize damages. Take care.
ReplyDeleteA musical treat!
ReplyDeleteWhat an event! I would have enjoyed that very much.
ReplyDeleteEnjoying afternoon indeed ! Wish I was there too....
ReplyDeleteMusic is life...
Anna
I can't hear the music but it does sound inspiring being there. :)
ReplyDeleteAn afternoon I would have enjoyed very much. My toes are tapping at the mere thought of Pomp and Circumstance!
ReplyDeleteI like that : Petting Zoo for instruments :--) I love to attend live concerts. The dedication with which they play.
ReplyDeleteLove this and the concert. There is something about Celtic sounds.
ReplyDeleteTo answer your comment on my blog. I think those prices could be had quite a few years ago. Now one is lucky to get $100 -200.00 for it. We are grateful for what we got and so happy to have those big things gone! (:0)
Sue
A petting zoo for instruments. What a wonderful idea!!
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