Music has a wonderful tendency to bring people together.
The lights begin to dim and the stage is illuminated in the beautiful Organ Recital Room. Anticipation floods the crowd as hushed murmurs fill the few vacant seats. A performance is soon to commence.
At the Virtuoso Series Concert: Faculty Chamber Music, the halls resonated an outstanding harmony and a love of music.
During the concert, there were five different pieces played, each with their own individual melody and artistic touch. Watching the speed of the musicians fingers and the focus on their faces was a spectacle to behold. The amazing performance, however, was from those that are Rams. This made the performances even more special.
Beginning on Monday, March 28, CSU faculty members combined their masterful musical skills to create an ensemble of music. This night was the first of two performances with the other concert taking place on March 29.
Those that teach music and have a love for it are not always able to showcase their talents on the stage, other than composing or teaching others. These performances were a great reminder why music matters and the power that it can hold.
During the concert, there were five different pieces played, each with their own individual melody and artistic touch. Watching the speed of the musicians fingers and the focus on their faces was a spectacle to behold. The amazing performance, however, was from those that are Rams. This made the performances even more special.
Within the audience, CSU alumni, current students and staff all sat together in a moment of bliss. The effect that music can have on not just the lives of those on stage but the average viewer is one that cannot be overlooked. Hearing a myriad of sounds and performers thoroughly combine into one sound and one entity is truly extraordinary.
These Virtuoso Concerts were profound because of the music that was played, but also because of the devotion that those on stage have to their university and to their students. The faces of students that saw their teacher play on stage for the first time cannot be replicated. One can only appreciate the time and dedication that is required to reach this level of musical excellence.
Music is a powerful tool in this world and across Colorado State University. It brings generations together and has the influence to change lives. Just as sensational music has changed the lives of so many at CSU, let us not forget the immense impact that CSU faculty and staff have had on students, audience members and any individual that is lucky enough to hear a composition of music as incredible as these concerts have been.
