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The Orchestra was top notch, on top of its game. The soloists were very talented and genuinely seemed pleased to be there. The evening weather was perfect. The only drawback were the chirping of birds during the performance. It was a distraction from an otherwise really excellent program (we sat in section 23 of the pavilion). I would recommend blossom to anyone.
I was a bit taken back by the choice of music played for this concert. This should be a joyous celebration of the founding of our country. A fun filled evening w/ tribute to our country and the freedom it holds. The music selection was sad and the commentary was sad, but...the band played wonderfully and the fireworks were fresh and delightful. But please.... Excite us,...dazzle us... 40yrs call for a new vison of what this concert could and should be.
This was a nice event. Loved the picnic and fun with family on the beautiful lawn. Music was nice but wish the songs were all patriotic and recognizable marches etc., too may not in the spirit of the 4th! some boring. Fireworks were fantastic.
The music was amazing. The little things the conductor changed last minute were amusing and added to the evening. As always the music of the Cleveland Orchestra was amazing and well done. The only downside, and I do mean the ONLY downside, was the ushers into the pavilion. We weren't told before paying extra for pavilion seating that we couldn't have food or drink in there(lawn seating was allowed, as always). But the ushers only stopped people that were younger(such as my husband and myself) or people of color(one usher stopped an Indian family after allowing a white middle aged couple to pass through with their coolers). That made us rather annoyed at the situation. Then we moved up to where the top level was of the pavilion and sat down on the stairs to quickly eat our food so we could stash the coolers and go take our seats. We were told by the usher up there we couldn't sit there to eat. So we went and sat on the grass to eat and watched as a younger couple with food sat on the steps and ate, the usher did NOT ask them to move, in fact she went over and chatted with them. Way to set an example. Next time if we go we are not paying the extra money to sit in the pavilion, we couldn't even get into it until the 3rd piece was played.
The Fourth of July Festival is the best way I know to teach children about patriotism as well as music. We started taking our childresn years ago and now I had the opportunity to bring grandchildren. The music is excellent as always so the grown ups and the kids get get a chance to reflect on what this holiday means. I would be very disappoointed if there was not this concert. The Blossom grounds lend themselves to the majesty of the concert. Thanks for a wonderful family evening.
The fireworks at the end of the show were excellent. The show itself showed that the musicians were well skilled. I thought the concert could have been longer and the effects at the end were nice, but should have done more during the show. I also thought they could have played 2 or 3 more contemporary tunes mixed in.
The concert was great. Lots of great marches, a noce tribute to a member of the orchestra that had passed away, and a great tribute to the 4th (Star Spangled Banner, Stars and Stripes Forever, 1812 Overture with cannons!). The fireworks were a great topper to a wonderfl evening!
