Last Saturday night I attended a Columbus Symphony Orchestra concert at the Ohio Theater. What a great concert. I listen to classical music most of the time. I developed my interest in classical music as I grew up because my mother was a classical pianist. She has a beautiful Steinway Grand piano that is probably worth $75,000 or more. Even as a toddler I would walk around listening to tunes from Beethoven, Mozart, Dvorak, and Chopin. Yeah, I did also listen to Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin, and Tommy James and Shondells. I do listen to other music besides classical, but classical music just doesn’t get old for me. I can listen to it over and over.
Saturday was just another experience that confirmed my love of classical music. The Columbus Symphony performed Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. The 9th is Beethoven’s last symphony. It is totally amazing that he composed this symphony when he was totally deaf. It is a very complex piece of music in four movements. To perform this piece of music a full chorus must be assembled. The texture of the instruments mixed with the chorus was just outstanding. Beethoven was one of the first to mix classical instruments with the human voice.
As some of you know, listening to music even on a good sound system does not compare to listening live. The power of a live concert is just so amazing. If you have never been to a live classical concert, you should give it a try. My ticket to the concert was only $15.00.
Acquiring a taste for classical music takes some time and effort, but it is really worth it in the long run. I like to listen to all kinds of music. Some music is real easy to listen to, but classical music takes a bit more effort. A person must get educated, and pay more attention to the music. They have to concentrate more. When learning to appreciate classical music, never go to a concert without being fully rested. One must focus, but the rewards can be almost overpowering at times. Classical music can transport a person into paradise.
