?there are many beloved summer music festivals in america and abroad, but many would say there’s nothing quite like tanglewood. what’s the secret sauce?
the magic of the spot — the interplay between music and nature — is not replicable. an orchestra is usually within four walls. here they’ve taken down the walls, and blended in the human sound of the music with what composers try to take from nature in the first place. you’re inside, you’re outside. you’re back at the primary source.
devotees of tanglewood may share a love of music, but they are riven by one manichaean divide: inside on a seat,timberland 6 inch fashion boots, or outside on the lawn?
we do both,timberland boots mem! we often sit in the hall, particularly if friends are performing. but lawn picnics have their advantages. a saturday night picnic on the lawn — if you’ve never been before, that’s probably the essential tanglewood experience. there’s nothing quite like being under stars as the music floats over you. don’t forget a blanket.
regarding those lawn tickets, the boston symphony and its donors have done great work in keeping the prices so reasonable. i’d also encourage visitors to experience the free midweek concerts by the music center students,timberland shoes, and the open rehearsals. it’s a great way to become a part of the musical community.
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