Questions regarding musical events at various destinations.
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Dress code at German classical concert
My wife and I, both 70+, will shortly (9 July) attend a classical music concert (Ravel, Mozart, Mayer) in Wernigerode, Germany and would like to know what clothing is appropriate. Here in the Netherlands jeans and sweater/T-shirt is quite normal,…
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Where to practice violin 5 hours every day in Paris?
I'll travel to Paris, France in June. For my musical studies, I need to practice violin 5 hours every day (~ 84-103 dB), alone. Is there any place I could use in Paris for such purpose, if possible at a reasonable price?
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How to find the locations of Europe's largest pipe organs?
I'd like to see and hear a range of very good large organs. I like the reverb that occurs in a large church or cathedral, so I would prefer that over a concert hall. Also, since I would like to hear it, I need a location which either has concerts…
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How can I find good classical music concerts in Vienna?
I am looking for good concerts in Vienna. I heard there are a lot of tourist traps around. Specially from sellers in the street "dressed up as Mozart". I heard from a friend that went there, and knows about music, that these performances aren't bad…
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Public pianos in the U.S
I've been to the Rock'n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland last year and had some fun on a piano in their lobby with a sign saying "Play me, I'm yours". I did some research and found a pretty cool project called Street Pianos. They basically put pianos…
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Throat singing lessons in Mongolia
I heard of throat singing (perhaps more correctly called overtone singing) from the film Genghis Blues. Although Paul Pena went to Tuva, rather than Mongolia, it seems that some form of overtone singing happens in Mongolia.
Is it possible for…
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What tools could help you plan a trip to attend concerts of major European symphonies?
I am curious if there exists a travel planning tool which can help organize a trip around concerts of the major European symphonies.
As an example, let's say I really want to see the Berlin Philharmonic play one of my favorite works. How could I…
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Where can I listen to live “Gypsy” music in Bucharest?
I've been living in Bucharest for a month now, and at the end of May I will receive visitors from France for a few days.
One of the fantasies they have about Romania is to listen to traditional “Gypsy” music with violins, as we understand it in…
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Where can I listen to authentic Fado in Lisbon?
I am looking for a nice place to listen to fado in Lisbon.
Unfortunatly there are too many tourist oriented venues.
Not that Fado is bad there, but you're certainly going to pay tourist prices and, worst of all, you may not feel the real atmosphere…
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Where can I see folk music and dancing in Moldova?
We'll be taking a holiday in Moldova and are interested in watching a performance of Moldovan folk music and dancing. There are evidently large and elaborate productions by groups such as the Flueras National Folk Dance Ensemble, though I imagine…
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Student discount for Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra
I am a graduate student in the US, and would like to go to a concert of Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Their policy being that one can buy a student discount through their webpage, but one has to show the proof.
If I show them my valid student…
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Where can I get a Sitar lesson in New Delhi?
Is there any English friendly music school in New Delhi that allows one off lessons for Sitar? Particularly one that would provide the Sitar for you.
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How can I find a performance of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor?
Listening to Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor is one of my favourite pieces to program against. Whenever I need to do some serious programming I just search for some performances on Youtube and code away.
It just struck me that although it…
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Why are there some mini-trucks blasting psy/techno music while driving around Yangon?
I have seen many mini-trucks blasting (> 90 dB) psy/techno music while driving around Yangon with some decent sound system. Example:
Why are there some mini-trucks blasting psy/techno music while driving around Yangon?
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What are the advantages of purchasing early-bird tickets for concerts in Vienna?
I will travel to Vienna 15/4-20/4 and I am looking forward to attend a classic concert, not a trap for sure! I am looking into the State Opera House.
Is there any reason to buy tickets now and not when I am there (purchase the ticket on Monday for…
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