I thought I'd resurrect this thread seeing we've got so many new contributors on the form.
Can anyone remember their first live concert they went to - mine was at the old Gaumont Theatre in Chester [situated by the Canal] when I was 13 years old as a birthday present from my parents. The programme consisted of:
- Overture: Rossini's - Overture to Semiramide.
- Concerto: Tchaikovsky's - Piano Concerto No: 1 in B flat minor.
- Symphony: Beethoven's - Symphony No 5 in C minor.
This was my first introduction to live Classical concerts which started my love of Classical music. I was always very aware of Classical music prior to this special encounter as my Father was an excellent church organist with whom I used to accompany him to church whenever he went to practice as well as listen to him play on our piano - he was an excellent improviser as well.
Since then I've been lucky enough to listen to live concerts as well as sing in with various choirs whilst on my travels. Those were the days. BD