the symphony

My first classical experience was exceedingly enjoyable. It consisted of 2 symphonies Mozart, Mahler and an overture by Gioachino Rossini. It started with the overture La Gazza Ladra. The opening was exciting with a fantastic two-drum roll with elasticity and a tight harmonic sound. Then it sounded like woodwinds that quietly bubble along with the orchestra I could feel the emotion inside me start to build. Then a passage of repeated rhythmic figures gradually grew louder and louder, as more and more instruments joined in the momentum became irresistible. It was so lively and full of color that I was consumed with passion. This passage was repeated, the second time leading to a culminating section in an even faster tempo. I was so excited I didn’t want the music to stop but it did only for a moment.
The next movement was slow a...