Introduction
Art helps people to solve various issues that may hinder their emotional or even physical well-being. Through reflection on diverse aspects and self-reflection, people understand the world and themselves better. I love music and drama, so I would like to write about such cultural events as a jazz music concert and a theatrical performance. These several hours of my life were enjoyable and valuable in terms of the lessons learned.
Main body
First, I would like to report on the jazz concert I attended. It was a concert in a small club where fans of jazz could listen to very good music. I should note that I love jazz music although I do not know much regarding performers, musicians, and famous pieces. Of course, I know such icons as Louis Armstrong or Nina Simone, and many others, but I cannot tell the names of the most remarkable works. I am just fascinated by the atmosphere and sound. For me, jazz compositions are something free and wild but perfectly ordered at the same time. I was listening to the bands and could not stop moving as I felt as if the music was the beat of my heart. The audience was as carried away as I was, and the atmosphere was quite special.
The marvels did not stop with the final sounds as I could not stop thinking about the evolution of music and the progress of society. I was thinking about people’s fight for freedom as I associate jazz with musical liberation from laws and conventions. Jazz improvisation is something I like most of all as I often feel enclosed in the boundaries I create. I was thinking about the musician or rather his face during his performance. He was absolutely happy to express himself with the help of the instrument he had in his hands. I thought I had to use a variety of tools to express myself as well.
As for the other event, it had an even more significant impact on me. The performance was based on the famous play Fences by August Wilson. It was a modern interpretation of the story that was written in the middle of the 20th century. Troy is a clerk waiting for a promotion, Lyons is a musician, and Cory is considering joining a football team. The arguments are almost the same as well, and the primary difference between the two performances is the costumes and gadgets the members of the family use.
Although the cast consisted of students of a local college, their performance was outstanding. They managed to create a very special atmosphere of the life of underprivileged groups who still face numerous barriers and build their own fences. As for the lesson I learned from this cultural event, it occurred to me that I had to be more active in bringing people closer. I have witnessed many scenes when people could not interact properly. I realized that their personal fences were responsible (at least, partially) for such sad outcomes. Hence, I am committed to trying to help people to open up and leave their shelves.
Conclusion
On balance, I would like to note that the two cultural events I described still resonate with me. I believe art makes people better and encourages them to make the world better. I do not think I will become open and bold enough to be myself in all settings. I do not think I would address the nation and change the discriminatory trends that still plague American society. However, I know I will be more active and will try to help people I know to become happier.