Prokofiev really understood how to capture the essence of conflict and war in music. Exhibit A:

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Sergei Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet Suite: Montagues and Capulets

Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Riccardo Muti


youtube.com/watch?v=97aYNBjpd4

^ For those who don't know this piece, hang on through the first minute of harsh dissonance, and you will be be rewarded with some absolute bad-asserey. No one does that better than the CSO brass section.

Put this on through the most powerful system you have, and crank it to 11.

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@voltronic
Don't know if CSO still does it, but when I was in school they sold student tickets to the main floor at dirt cheap prices. First date with my now spouse.

@AlphaCentauri
Lots of orchestras do that. It's a great idea. Season ticket holders cancel, students get in for cheap, orchestra gets a full house.

I had the same experience as you (different big city with major orchestra), and my wife and I used to go together when we were dating in college.

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