We took the little pianist to a classical concert for the first time yesterday afternoon. Although the concert was one without her instrument, still, it was a nice experience, even for me. It’s been a long time since I attend any, even the first time for such concert hall, one like maybe a mini L’opera de Paris.
It was a concert by Jakarta Symphony Orchestra. Since it was a family concert, we saw many young children and families there. It was great to see full seats of concert hall for a classical concert in this city. Someting that I didn’t expect.
She was excited until the first leg started. They opened with a storytelling by the conductor. Maybe they did it for an ice breaking, but unfortunately, it turned out pretty boring. It took longer than expected until it made me feel quite uneasy. For an hour scheduled concert, we spent almost the first 40 minutes to listen a children story that had nothing related to the concert. We didn’t pay and come far for this. Even the little girl kept asking why they hadn’t started for many times.
But, when the music finally started, I was quite enjoying it. They played Beethoven Symphonies no 5 and 6 beautifully. The conductor explained the story behind each movement. It felt like returning to history of music class once again.
The concert ended in 1,5 hours. Overall, although maybe it wasn’t really what the little girl thought it would be, but I still found it a good experience for her. Things that she kept asking like why the concert hall wasn’t dark, etc. I appreciated her for patiently waiting for 1,5 hours with acceptable whinning.
This experience made me think maybe we could add more classical concerts visit to the itinerary when we travel overseas again.
Or maybe someday, we could attend one where we sat separately. Me and her dad on the front row seats and she would be on the grand piano one on the stage.
Who knows?
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