Chicago III

Well, yesterday was a day of great music! Went back to Symphony Hall to hear the full CSO play Weber "Oberon," Neilssen's Flute Concerto, and the hightlight: Berlioz "Symphonie Fantastique". This was *dare I say it* Fantasique! Symphony Hall is a world-class place:

From Chicago 08

Snowed here most of night before last and continued through the day. Quite chilly! A scene:

From Chicago 08

After symphony, school groups (even ones as fine as these) are a bit of a letdown. BUT, after a fine steak dinner at Chicago Firehouse (yumm-o) heard Spring H.S. from Texas. Incredible musicianship. Look for it on the midwest website.

Today I am off to sample Chicago life. Fly home tomorrow...looking forward to being with my wife and family for Christmas. Exeter's bands have some great music in store-more on this next post!