A touring group of classical musicians is looking for a place to perform in Dauphin.
Living Room Live is a program that gets people to open their homes to musicians and everyone around the community who wants to experience it.
The bulk of house concert organizations cater to every acoustic genre except classical; that’s where Living Room Live comes in.
Executive Director Nicola Davies explains what goes on during an evening of live music.
“The musicians will usually have two sets of about 30 to 40 minutes each. They’ll play, and then there will be an intermission. Sometimes the host will provide food, and sometimes the host will make it a potluck. It can be anything from really simple like cookies and coffee to a potluck spread. I’ve seen both versions, and both work really great. And the musicians will play the second set.”
She shares why going to a living room concert is ideal.
“Much more relaxed than going to a concert hall and it means we can bring music to people in their homes and it’s much easier for the musicians to talk about the music and for people to get to know it.”
Davies says acoustic music is arguably best suited to a house, where musicians play for a small group of attentive listeners who can appreciate the music from a few feet away, often with a glass of wine or coffee in hand.
Hosts can either join a tour route and host two to three concerts per year, or they can try out hosting on a one-off basis.
Anyone who enjoys organizing events and inviting friends into their home could be a good fit for a house concert host. A well-maintained acoustic piano is ideal but not always necessary; some ensembles might not require a piano or may be able to bring a digital one.
If you would like to host a concert send Davies an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
