Shariq’s Département

Berlioz’s brief, yet piercing Roman Carnival Overture, Op.9, was the opening piece at yesterday’s season opening night concert at the New York Philharmonic.

I have to say that I was surprised at how the music transported me to different meditative and emotional states.  It was as if my whole body was vibrating.  Definitely look into buying this piece if you are in to classical music.  This has also piqued my interest in Berlioz, a composer whose work I do not know very well.  I’ll certainly by listening to more.

Also, for those of you in New York, consider going to one of the Philharmonic concerts.  There is something very special about hearing over 50 live instruments played in unison by some of the best musicians in the world.  It is heart-opening and profoundly healing.