Moscow State Symphony by Cherith

This performance was one of the most polished presentations we have seen so far (in my opinion). I have great respect for the musicians and regard for their excellent skills, but I did not personally care for the performance.

I have no classical background, don’t play in an orchestra, or listen frequently to Classical music, so I didn’t know what to expect. What I discovered was that the style was not my favorite. It was also a very long performance. A very, very, very, long performance. There lies the contrast with the other performances I have seen. In Aida I was mesmerized hoping it wouldn’t end, quite the same with the Taiko. The Symphony has no such affect on me.

I did however really enjoy the time spent with the member of the orchestra. That was probably my favorite part of the experience. The information he gave us was relevant, and was something we could apply to our lives. He very graciously answered questions (even silly ones). His accent was super cool.

The experience was very educational for me. I was exposed to something that I had not been much exposed to before. I discovered my feelings on classical music, and my distaste for very long performances. I got to base these opinions on a very well regarded Orchestra.