Something to do

This Friday we were looking for something to do, and we ended up risking our lives driving through the I-15 construction zone on the Point of the Mountain.  Nevertheless, we arrived safely in Provo, and the adventure was made enjoyable by Rachel, who suggested that we play 20 questions during our drive. 

We picked up Julie and made our way to the De Jong Concert Hall in the HFAC.  After dropping off Grandma Zucc at the front entrance, I found a great parking spot in the main parking lot. 

Rachel & Julie at the intermission


The occasion was a concert by the American Piano Quartet.  

Julie & myself

 I enjoyed Three Hungarian Dances by Brahms.  I remember playing number 5 on my violin as a teenager.  That was a long time ago, for sure; but I was pretty good, I think!  

Me & Rachel

Rachel's favorite piece was Petite Suite, composed by Debussy, and I know why.  She likes the smooth melodic structure of the whole tone scale.  Debussy also uses a lot of 9th chord structure, which produces a rich feeling to his music.

Me, Julie & Rachel

Julie said she liked them all - she is so diplomatic.  She ought to run for political office, because that is what politicians do - agree with everyone.

Grandma, Julie & Rachel

One thing for sure is that we all liked Hungarian Rhapsody no.2 by Franz Liszt.  The first half of the concerto is serious, but the last section is kind of a musicians "musical joke."  The dissonant runs make one wonder if the pianists have had a little to much cheer before the concert.  Ha.

                                                               

No matter what we thought, all was made well as we enjoyed some ice cream treats at Mickey D's.