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.
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