June 7, 2007
How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall?
A couple nights ago I had a long think about my stay in New York so far, and realized that I haven't been going to see as much live music as I used to. In L.A., not only were there plenty of opportunities to see everything from big orchestras to indie rock trios, I also listened to a lot of stuff on the radio in my car. Music was an integral part of my life.
Now, I've unplugged myself from my iPod. I no longer have a car, ergo no car stereo. And at home, though I have a radio and iTunes, I don't listen often because this is the only place that seems protected from the 24-hour commotion that characterizes the City That Never Sleeps.
But music was a constant in my life, one that I miss. So when I received an email announcing a concert by the Emerson String Quartet (lovingly referred to as "the Emersons" by fans) performing works by Beethoven, my absolute favorite classical music composer, I picked up the phone and ordered a ticket.
Before I hung up, the guy taking my call told me there was a pre-concert recital by none other than the very funny and masterful pianist Jeremy Denk. I've never heard Jeremy perform solo before, so this should be a treat.
Concert review at 11 (or so).