Concert
From The Art and Popular Culture Encyclopedia
"Glenn Gould gave up concert performances in 1964, dedicating himself to the recording studio for the rest of his career, and performances for television and radio." --Sholem Stein |
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A concert is a live performance(typically of music) before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band. Concerts are held in a wide variety and size of settings, from private houses and small nightclubs, dedicated concert halls, entertainment centres and parks to large multipurpose buildings, and even sports stadia. An indoor concert held in the largest venues are sometimes called arena concerts. Regardless of the venue, musicians usually perform on a stage. Before the dominance of recorded music, concerts would be the only opportunity one would generally have to hear musicians play. Informal names for a concert include "show" and "gig".
See also
- Benefit concert
- Rock festival
- Recorded live track
- Guerrilla gig
- House concert
- Live PA
- Smoking concerts
- Performing arts presenters
- Rehearsal
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