Yes, I have to agree, big productions are expensive and limited in the performances due to costs and capable venues.
Many artists no longer perform as mortality amongst other things takes its toll and so the search for the best quality reproduction is essential. Which makes great Hi Fi essential to the music lover. MQA denial Luddites take note.
But also, as Hector reiterates, quality small venues are there to enjoy at very reasonable prices.
Contempory great artists tour the world and perform in the smallest of places. You can even book them for a house concert.
The standard is astonishing too. When you see an artist like Krista Detor and she pinches your glass of wine to take on stage after some brilliant trans Atlantic banter (and sausages) you get a much more immediate connection to the recordings you enjoy.

Also where else will you see her sing 'It's all about the bass' and get the band to work up 'Imagine' just because she has a Stienway in the room to play with for once.
Recordings are amazing and culturally crucial to preserve our heritage but live is just something else if you can get it.

Chris


No 18 in the Hall of fame smile I have simple tastes; I am content to settle for the best:
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