What was your general reaction to the concert? How did the performance sound to you? Was the music performed well? (e.g., Were the musicians rhythmically “together”; were they playing/singing in tune; did any instruments/voices stick out? How would you rate the musicians’ technical ability and the “energy” of their performance? Did the musicians seem well prepared for the concert?)
Which composition did you like best? Why? (e.g., what specifically did you like about the piece itself or the way it was performed?)
Which composition did you like least? Why?
Did any of the compositions trigger an emotional response from you? What were your specific feelings or thoughts in response to the music?
Is this type of concert experience new to you? How do you think that might influence your perceptions of what you heard and observed?
What makes a performance an artistic event?
