Recently while traveling in Italy I attended two classical concerts, one a Beethoven piano recital and the other a Vivaldi string orchestra concert. The piano recital was held in a remarkable 18th century ballroom that had been converted into a concert hall and the Vivaldi was held in a fantastic church that had been likewise turned into a performance space. The atmosphere of both places elevated the musical experience and enjoyment immensely. This got me thinking, do any of you have a preferred prog venue or even a fantasy venue where we could attend prog shows? They could be clubs, music halls, churches, art spaces or outdoor venues such as national parks and monuments, or unesco world heritage sites. I know that Paul Winter used to do a show in the Grand Canyon and the audience and band would have to hike 6 hours into the canyon to hear the show and that David Gilmour is playing at Pompeii again in early July. Chime in with your favs and fantasy venues.
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