I think it is a well established fact that I absolutely love attending performances outside in the summer. There is just something about listening to music under the stars that I love and, when the Utah Symphony is involved, it is even better. When that concert is free, it is an evening that is not to be missed! Last night the Utah Symphony began a series of free community concerts (go here for more information) with a performance of classical favorites at the Gallivan Plaza downtown. I loved every minute of this concert! I brought a blanket and a picnic and, after a while, there was a lovely breeze so it was the perfect summer evening. The orchestra played selections from Rossini, Faure, Handel, Tchaikovsky, and Gershwin which were wonderful. After the intermission they played the first movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony (those first four instantly recognizable notes got the crowd going) and Mozart's Symphony No. 35, which was brilliant (I love Mozart). There was a little girl in the audience near where I was sitting who dramatically conducted the entire concert (Associate Conductor Rei Hotada may have some competition) and it was awesome! It was a lovely evening!
Note: There are lots of free concerts scheduled at the Gallivan Plaza throughout the summer. Go here for more information.
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