I have never been to the symphony but I have gotten tickets for tomorrow night. Can anyone tell me what to wear. Also what to expect from the experience. Or any other advice. Thanks in advance.
2006-11-02 05:07:55 · 6 answers · asked by Jamie A 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Here is the symphony I am going to see.
Similarities and Differences
ORCHESTRAL SERIES
Thomas Dausgaard, conductor
Jeremy Denk, piano
NIELSEN Maskarade Overture
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 1
LUTOSŁAWSKI Symphony No. 4
RAVEL Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2
2006-11-02 05:19:40 · update #1
I'm not sure what city you are in, but in St Louis at Powell Hall, you would see everything from tuxes to jeans. Mostly people just wear what they would wear to church. For those who are more casual, they are usually students, probably music majors, and I do see a lot of older baby-boomer hippie looking people, but they are usually classical musicians themselves. My wife usually just wears a skirt or nice slacks and a nice sweater. It will probably be a little chilly.
If you can, find the music that will be performed on a CD or the web, and listen to it ahead of time so you can listen for the less noticeable background notes in the live performances. That's what I like to do at least.
I hope it's a world class symphony. I'm an old rock and roller who probably wouldn't have taken to it, except that our orchestra in STL is so good you can't help but enjoy. A less accomplished orchestra probably would have turned me off my first time.
2006-11-02 06:26:53 · answer #1 · answered by boonietech 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dress nicely. Bring cough drops in a non-crinkly paper. Turn off your cell phone.
Don't clap in between movements. The conductor will be keeping his/her hands up to indicate that it's not yet done. Follow the lead of (the majority of) the audience.
Use the bathroom before the performance.
It might be worth your while to research the music you're going to be hearing (if you've not heard it before).
2006-11-02 13:16:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wear something nice. Dark colors are appropriate too. No mini's or body parts hanging out all over. Good dress shoes - no flipflops or tennis shoes.
Expect to hear some awesome music.
Advice - make sure you use the restroom before they start.
2006-11-02 13:16:36 · answer #3 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well first off get somewhat dressed up for the event.
have something to eat before hand and leave the
cell phone turned off!
Sit and enjoy the music-really watch the effort the members
are putting into their music.
2006-11-02 13:17:17 · answer #4 · answered by f4fanactic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what symphony are they playing?
2006-11-02 13:11:10 · answer #5 · answered by iron chef bryan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take your Ipod and a pillow
2006-11-02 13:17:07 · answer #6 · answered by I LIKA YOU MUCH 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋