A Classical Music Concert

Filled with trepidation, I entered the Conservatory Concert Hall for the first time. I was about to catch a classical music concert performed by the students of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. As I walked to my seat, I immediately noticed the abundance of spotlights present. I figured that spotlights were able to give a warm atmosphere as were able to show the audience where the focus ought to be. I also noticed a convex wall behind the stage that was draped with curtains. I could not figure out why were there curtains. It took me a moment to realize how that was used to allow optimal sound reflectance while absorbing excessive noise. It was an ingenious method. When I peered up, I noticed reflectors above the stage. I believe the acoustics and tonal quality would be excellent. Figure 1: Concert Hall Interior

The concert began with ‘Pastorales de Noel’ by Andre Jolivet. It featured a harp, a flute, and a bassoon. Each of these instruments performed several solos throughout the concert. The movements were unique and evoked different emotions in me. They had different tempos and …show more content…
The wind quintet featured a flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn. These instruments differ from each other significantly in timbre and technique. This piece somehow evoked a feeling of sadness in me as the pace slowed and the tone quality became darker. The time signature and tempo felt completely different from the previous set. The bassoon would occasionally lead the movement with its strong deep bass, bringing a harsh effect. The flute and clarinet would vary the tempo with dramatic effect. From what I heard, they differed by the third harmonic frequency. I noticed how the mood shifts in the scores were crisp and almost instantaneous. The variations were endless. Nonetheless, the transitions were natural. The running notes were smooth and performed with ease when transiting from one musician to the