CARMEL, Ind. (WTHR) - The pandemic means public health is the top priority.
As a result, were missing a lot of the simple joys In our life, including live music performances.
But musicians everywhere have said music will continue, and theyre finding new ways to utilize technology to share their gift.
The Carmel Symphony Orchestra said they decided to cancel, not postpone their in-person performances.
Great Bassist Edgar Myer, who has won several Grammy awards, we decided to postpone (his concert) 'til next season. The ticket sales were fantastic, and the concert was amazing. We just decided we could add it to next season, said Janna Humes, music director.
Those who were planning to see Myer are elated to know that they havent missed that chance due to COVID-19, but live performances arent just enjoyable to those who are able to witness the performance. The orchestra feeds off the energy.
When we rehearse, its to get the pieces to the best quality that we have, but we really play our best at concerts. We can feel the energy, it is quite powerful. And I dont know how that is. Its not just through their applause, because I dont see them, I have my back to them. And the musicians are playing and theyre not really looking at them, said Hymes. Always better with an audience."
While many other musicians are performing live on social media, the Carmel Symphony Orchestra said they wanted to do something different. They are posting weekly shows every Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
We have cuts from concerts that were filmed and well play some of those and we intersperse them with interviews of our musicians speaking about different topics, said Hymes.
CSO says they are an orchestra for the community, playing everything from Beethoven to Sinatra
Its not highbrow. We all live there and many of our players have other jobs, so you might know them that way. We play such a variety of music. I guarantee there will be something at every concert that theyll enjoy, said Hymes.
The Carmel Symphony Orchestra said they look forward to being able to connect with their audience in person again, when the pandemic is contained. While social media allows us to connect, there are some things technology can never replace.
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