I never really listen to classical music or orchestral performances on my own, but this was a very enjoyable experience. This was certainly my favorite performance that we have seen for this class. The music was so relaxing that I could just sit back and let it happen. At other performances, I have always tried to analyze what is going on and what it could all mean, but with this performance I just sat back and enjoyed it. I think part of the reason why is that I knew I would not be able to really critique the music, but also because its was just a very relaxing performance. My favorite piece from the night was Tchaikovsky’s piece from The Tempest, as it was very engaging. The atmosphere at Carnegie Hall was also fantastic, as the building was amazing and despite having balcony seats, the stage was clear and the music was easy to hear. This is definitely a performance I would want to repeat.