I recently had the opportunity to watch Jenny Oaks Baker perform. As I was listening I told myself "This is just what I needed!" It is always so inspiring and motivating to attend live performances! I appreciate the hours upon hours of practice and hard work (because I know it's not just talent they were born with) the performers give to play at such a high level. This is also why I love watching the Olympics- Everyone knows they didn't get there without hard work and dedication!
I can't express how important it is to attend live performances! I remember my mom taking us to many live performances growing up. One time we went to Las Vegas to hear Itzhak Perlman perform. Another time we got tickets to watch Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra perform in Salt Lake City. There were many great performances in Cedar City and St. George we took advantage of too. I especially remember violinists, Eugene Fodor and Roberto Cani, the Fry Street Quartet and Barrage just to name a few.
Cedar City and St. George continue to offer great concerts. I've made a list at the top of the page of Concerts to Attend 2012-2013.
Here are two that I recommend:
The Southwest Symphony in St. George has a great family friendly concert on Tues., Oct. 30th. Wear Costumes!
The Orchestra of Southern Utah is performing Nov. 8th in Cedar City with soloist, Dr. Paul Abegg from Dixie College