The Hill Experience

Finally, after being here in the U of M for three years, I got to experience the Hill Auditorium for myself. I missed out on the first two years mostly because the auditorium was closed due to renovations. But it was worth the wait. The place is magnificent.

I was there to see the New York Philharmonic Orchestra perform. Well, I really couldn’t care less about who was performing. I just wanted to get into the auditorium. The orchestra was really good. They were playing some symphonies I don’t remember the names of. Something like a 25th Symphony? I remember one was from Mozart. The other was written by a guy who was terminally ill or something.

Overall a really wonderful experience. The last time I went to see a live orchestra was when I was in Boston to see the Boston Pops. That was more enjoyable for me because they played more contemporary songs like movie themes.

While listening to the NYPO I couldn’t help but reminisce about my past failures in the world of classical music. My short-lived stint with classical guitar, my bittersweet memories as a trumpeter in the PFS marching band and my horrid experience with the PYSO Director, Mr. Woon all came back to me in a flash.

For me the grass is greener on the other side......the side where you just pay to sit back and listen to a guy who spent his lifetime romancing his instrument entertain you. Sweet....