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Classical Disruption ~ Flash mob symphony

22 Thursday Jun 2017

Posted by Elizabeth Fais in Classical, Music, Shakespeare

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Berkeley College of Music, Berkeley Contemporary Symphony Orchestra, Boston, Central Park, classical disruption, Classical Music, flash mob, Gustav Holst, Julius Caesar, Jupiter, MA, New York City, Prudential Center, Shakespeare, Shakespeare in the Park, The Planets

Classic — Something of lasting worth, judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

But is being of the highest quality enough for an art form to endure centuries, being woven through the fabric of ever-changing modern cultures? I think not. There also must be a transmutable quality that allows for adaptation again and again, so it can be made new without sacrificing quality or substance.

Disruptive transformation

The only constant is change. Without change, there’s stagnation. Presenting an art form in an incongruous manner infuses it with new life, fueling the appreciation of a broader audience.

Berkeley Contemporary Symphony Orchestra

Such is the effect of flash mob symphony. It turns a staid perception of traditional classical music on end—same great music with a fresh new image. An impromptu concert in an unexpected public setting makes the music accessible to the general masses in a provocatively inviting way.

Shakespeare’s plays have been known to disrupt classic expectations too. Such as the recent Trump-like Caesar in New York City’s Shakespeare in the Park production of Julius Caesar.

Flash mob symphony

The Berkeley Contemporary Symphony Orchestra took jollity to the streets—the Prudential Center, Boston, MA, to be exact—with a spontaneous performance of Jupiter, from Gustav Holst’s The Planets. As you watch the video, look for the smiles on the faces of the musicians as well as the crowd, delighting in the beauty of the moment.



Making Magic Out of Life’s Predicaments

22 Monday May 2017

Posted by Elizabeth Fais in Inspiration, Music

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Benjamin Zander, Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Classical Music, flash mob, musical magic, orchestra, unfortunate events, Youth Orchestra

Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

I love it when people take an irritating predicament and turn it into a moment of pure magic.

Most of us have been stranded in an airport at least once. For the members of the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra the experience was no different…except in how they handled the inconvenience. No moaning, pouting, or complaining. They turned an unpleasant situation into a joyful encounter for all. I hope their solution to an unfortunate event makes you smile too.

What happens when an orchestra is stranded at an airport?


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