Moscow State Symphony by Jasmine
The theater dimmed, the musicians took their places, and the beautiful music of the Moscow State Symphony began. Through its fantastic sounds ranging from low, quiet beats to loud, striking chords, the Symphony brought together voices, landscapes, and emotions. Conducted by the famous Pavel Kogan, its extraordinary music meshed of a variety of sounds and instruments, relating to the audience the strength, pride, and sensuality of Russia.
This performance was the first orchestral show I had ever seen, and it evoked something in me I had never experienced with music before. Throughout the show I kept attempting to decipher the meaning behind the music. I wanted to find out if, perhaps, a stormy, low chord signified anger, or perhaps fear, or even a cold conflict. When I heard light, high notes, I wondered if the piece sang of love, a tinkling waterfall, or a light-hearted dance. I found this particularly interesting, irritating, and somewhat frustrating, for whenever I pictured one image the mood of the piece would change and leave me again blank, and questioning.
These images persisted, and towards the end of the show I realized that the majority of these ideas had animated characteristics. I remember thinking to myself, “This music would work wonderfully with Disney cartoons!” I believe that this power that music has in making one see such images makes it such a magnificent blessing. Every note heard expresses a mood and in turn creates an image, giving the audience not only an auditory presentation but also a mentally visual show.
The Moscow State Symphony, as my first experience of orchestral music, was an amazing performance. Although I’ve never been musically talented, I appreciated the skill and perfection these artists worked with. Furthermore, the immense amount of teamwork associated with such a feat was astounding. I will always remember the perfect harmony of the orchestra and the amazing soloist, and I will forever appreciate the realization the performance gave me of the compelling power of music.
This performance was the first orchestral show I had ever seen, and it evoked something in me I had never experienced with music before. Throughout the show I kept attempting to decipher the meaning behind the music. I wanted to find out if, perhaps, a stormy, low chord signified anger, or perhaps fear, or even a cold conflict. When I heard light, high notes, I wondered if the piece sang of love, a tinkling waterfall, or a light-hearted dance. I found this particularly interesting, irritating, and somewhat frustrating, for whenever I pictured one image the mood of the piece would change and leave me again blank, and questioning.
These images persisted, and towards the end of the show I realized that the majority of these ideas had animated characteristics. I remember thinking to myself, “This music would work wonderfully with Disney cartoons!” I believe that this power that music has in making one see such images makes it such a magnificent blessing. Every note heard expresses a mood and in turn creates an image, giving the audience not only an auditory presentation but also a mentally visual show.
The Moscow State Symphony, as my first experience of orchestral music, was an amazing performance. Although I’ve never been musically talented, I appreciated the skill and perfection these artists worked with. Furthermore, the immense amount of teamwork associated with such a feat was astounding. I will always remember the perfect harmony of the orchestra and the amazing soloist, and I will forever appreciate the realization the performance gave me of the compelling power of music.
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