The phrase Once upon a time... crossed my mind as a possible beginning of this post. The story about the moments that will be presented here can be taken out just from my memory. Well, as a help I do have a few photos and a short video so the story can be reinforced. Like holding in my hand a tale book, those what we had in our childhood.
But that tale feeling would be appropriate just if I would not know the date when this happened and if it would be real magic that I witnessed. But the truth is not that mysterious, we have the answers to both questions.
When? - The thing happened at the beginning of July, in the city of Vicenza in Italy.
What? - A rehearsal of a concert, and not the concert itself.
Although I was so sorry that our stay was just for that day (and not for the next day when the real concert took place) I can say that I was lucky enough to see this rehearsal. Just one day of difference... Anyway, the rehearsal was nice and promised a good concert for the next day.
The stage was placed in the main square of the city, Piazza dei Signori. There were cameras all around to shoot the event - the main event of the next day, but a few cameras were recording also the rehearsal. Those cameras that were not used were covered, to protect them from the rain.
Well, those that were used were covered too, now I see that little detail in my photos...
I am not surprised, as I also mentioned in my previous post about Vicenza, it was almost always raining when we were there. If not rain, then at least it was cloudy. This time we had luck. No umbrella was needed for touring the city during the afternoon.
So, how did we get there?
It was not planned to listen to this rehearsal as we didn't know about it. We were just strolling around, with our Italian Hive friends and we heard music from somewhere. There were a few street musicians in the other streets but clearly, we heard orchestra sound, not just one guitar or one violin tune. Strings and wind instruments played together making harmony. Our feet walked towards that place and our eyes finally could enjoy the scenery you are seeing in this post.
Our ears also enjoyed it but we still didn't know anything about this concert. I just heard beautiful music, although it was just a rehearsal and they were testing the sound. The director of the orchestra was consulting the sound technicians and there were parts that the musicians had to repeat a few times to get the desired sound balance. A rehearsal can seem like a not important part of the concert, but actually, without them, it is not possible to hold a concert. Not to mention the importance of a rehearsal for an orchestra, as the musicians have to tune together, and get used to the director and to the sound. A lot of work.
So all this work made by the musicians, sound and video technicians and organizers was to honour one person - Paolo Rossi. Apparently, a very loved and appreciated football player, but guess what!
I know nothing about football and football players.
Sigh.
I could read about him and his life and maybe say a few words on that topic, but it is not the point. I think it is enough to mention that the event had the intention to remember the 40th anniversary of the World Cup victory and this football player, Pablito. The orchestra that played was the Italian Symphonic Rhythmic Orchestra, directed by Diego Basso.
What is important to highlight is our time spent there, seeing all of the people working around the concert and rehearsal, and listening to music.
Just a rehearsal? It's ok, it was nice too, although I wished we were there the next day...
And thinking it better, maybe attending the main event would not be as exciting as finding this musical moment that came as a gift, out of nowhere in our travel through Italy.
this post.Just a few short videos put together are coming here to give an auditive insight about the happenings on the main square of Vicenza. Now, I can delete them from my phone, as @ksam did with the videos he kept for several months until he published
Maybe I have proven that I am also among the top procrastinators.
A champion?
No, I think there are others that can beat me in this category :D
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It was just an unexpected and very welcome gift, to attend the concert rehearsals.🥰
I don't follow football either but,for Italian people of my age, it is simply impossible not to know the fame of Paolo Rossi!
🙏 Thanks for the dated post, dear @mipiano! 👍
Absolutely, it was unexpected but very pleasant musical moments that we got in our walk through the city.
Hahaha, I guess you have to know Pablito 😁 but I also know that you prefer music 🎶 and piano 🎹 ;)
I would love to walk around the streets of the towns and cities in the stunning regions of Italy, appreciating the Italian buildings and architectural design. Or maybe its Europe in general... but hehehe... I hope to be there if God wills.
This is so true.
No matter how professional you are or you think you are, you cannot do without rehearsals for an event. In fact, they are sine qua non to good delivery at the main event. I also believe that the amount of time you give for practice and rehearsals point to your interest as a lazy or great musician. that's why I consider myself as a lazy musician 😥
The symphony created by that orchestra group is so heavenly. I loved every bit of their performance, and I wonder how the main event would be. @onos-f you must check this out
Well, one funny thing that I have noticed in terms of rehearsals and main event is that the last rehearsals (most times) are even better off than the main event....hahahaha I always wonder why. Or am I the only person who has experienced this before? Although people may applaud your performance, but in your mind you'll say, "but last night's rehearsal was better off" or something similar.
Hahahaha
I think I will create a roll call and include every worthy procrastinator into the list...hahaha
Yes, do it hahaha.
😁
The last rehearsals. I have noticed the following thing: when we do perfectly at the last rehearsal, the concert is maybe not perfect. When we do just ok or half-good on the rehearsal, with the desire to improve, then the concert is always better :)
You are a great musician, don't come now with these lazy excuses :D
We always can improve and practice more, but we should also have patience with ourselves 😇
I challenged myself to learn that one piano piece until the end of the year. I just don't know when to practice, so it will not be done, I know. It's impossible, so yeah, patience is what I need for myself... and a lot of rehearsals lol
I liked the music, but it was not enough 😉
I know hahaha, it was just a few short videos to give a teaser of the event
:D
Yeah... I'll be more precise, just to tease!!! 🤣 😂
I think I would really like Vicenza. I like rain, so it would be the perfect place for me.
I learned the importance of this kind of rehearsals during my final year project presentation and defense. We held a mock presentation(kind if a rehearsal) a day before the actual one, just like with this concert.
I liked how they switched things up in the ending tune.
Hey, I noticed your video was at the bottom and not the top like I mostly see in most 3speak posts. How did you do that? I’ve struggled with it for quiet some time now.
You like rain? Me too, but just sometimes. :)
It has some claiming sound 🎶
Yes, rehearsals are important not just in music. I guess when one has to talk in public it should be practised too. Also, actors practice their roles.
The video at the bottom? When the post is published, you can edit your post (I use PeakD frontend always) - cut the video from the beginning and paste it to the place where you want. End or in the middle, your wish :D
Yes and there’s just something about the cloudy skies just before it rains. The darker the clouds, the better.
Lol interesting thing with the video. I guess I’m just dumb for not thinking about that🤦🏾
I wish to attend this kind of concert...also the opera....
The video was too short haha.
Fingers crossed for you that you can visit a concert soon :))
The video - it can be repeated so it lasts longer 😉 😂
What a great visit to Italy!
Sometimes the best moments are the ones you don't plan, like this one you had on your trip when you enjoyed an orchestra rehearsal in the middle of Italian architecture.
That's true.
Although the visit and walk around was planned, the musical part came as a very nice surprise. 🎶😇
Actually I really wanted a moment like this on my trip,unfortunately where I live there is no such thing as a concert😅, Even if there is only once every 3 years, it is already Islamic sharia law that applies in aceh
Have a nice day ma'am,
That's strange! You can't have concerts, just once in three years...? I do hope you can somehow listen to a live performance and feel the vibe 🙂
Yes, for that I have to get out of town if there is a concert, only our provincial city has that law
Que belleza cuando se vive el arte en estado puro. El sonido de esas cuerdas traen melancolía, y deseos de haber vivido también ese momento.
Sí, de verdad es belleza, pasear por allí y encontrar este ensayo. Me gustaría haberlo escuchado en día del concierto, pero quizás esto es mejor :)
Amazing. This is one of the things I haven't seen my whole life. I didn't know that performers practice outdoors. Now I'm wondering how performers rehearse for concerts here. I don't even see it in news here.
Glad you saved that one to share.
What a lucky find :) I reckon that makes it even better than the actual event somehow...
Paolo Rossi, Vicenza, Italy, music, a concert. Wow! This is a very good post. And you're right: you did well by not introducing the phrase: "once upon a time..." Nice job, my good friend, @mipiano