Last night four hombres from Boston had the distinct pleasure of hearing Inmo Yang and Jung-A Bang perform live in a chamber setting. We followed this incredible music performance with a delicious dinner at a French restaurant just around the corner. This was the second time that the four of us have actually all gotten together at the same time. The first was earlier this year at Ack’s house to hear recent improvements to his system.
We regularly attend the Boston Symphony Orchestra, but we also enjoy going to smaller venues to hear live music. Last night’s performance of Brahms and Schumann was very special (see program below). We sat in the second row, about fifteen feet from the musicians. We estimate the volume to have been around 90-95 dB with peaks over 100 dB. This is considerably louder than I listen at home, but Tasos and Al listen closer to this level.
The music and playing were intense. The sound was immediate and loud. The virtuosity of the players was impressive. This is music that was meant to be heard in such a setting. There were about 35 people in the audience. I was struck by the amount of energy generated by the instruments and filling the room. Ever since I heard live music up close in Vienna during rehearsals, I have been paying attention to the energy that instruments make and I have been moving my system in a direction that better portrays this sense of energy.
I am sure each of the four of us will go back to his system and listen to similar music in order to learn something. We often spend time at each other’s listening rooms, and I think we pride ourselves in being candid about what we hear. This candor has helped each one of us over the years improve the sound of his respective system. I know my system sounds very different now from the first time each of these friends heard it.
Last night was an evening full of wonderful music, delicious food and wine, and great fellowship. Thanks guys!
The Boston Group from left: Albrecht (Al M.), Tasos (Ack), Ian (Madfloyd), and Peter (PeterA)
We regularly attend the Boston Symphony Orchestra, but we also enjoy going to smaller venues to hear live music. Last night’s performance of Brahms and Schumann was very special (see program below). We sat in the second row, about fifteen feet from the musicians. We estimate the volume to have been around 90-95 dB with peaks over 100 dB. This is considerably louder than I listen at home, but Tasos and Al listen closer to this level.
The music and playing were intense. The sound was immediate and loud. The virtuosity of the players was impressive. This is music that was meant to be heard in such a setting. There were about 35 people in the audience. I was struck by the amount of energy generated by the instruments and filling the room. Ever since I heard live music up close in Vienna during rehearsals, I have been paying attention to the energy that instruments make and I have been moving my system in a direction that better portrays this sense of energy.
I am sure each of the four of us will go back to his system and listen to similar music in order to learn something. We often spend time at each other’s listening rooms, and I think we pride ourselves in being candid about what we hear. This candor has helped each one of us over the years improve the sound of his respective system. I know my system sounds very different now from the first time each of these friends heard it.
Last night was an evening full of wonderful music, delicious food and wine, and great fellowship. Thanks guys!
The Boston Group from left: Albrecht (Al M.), Tasos (Ack), Ian (Madfloyd), and Peter (PeterA)
