Oregon’s music scene is everywhere you look, from local bands playing at dive bars, to the grandeur of the Oregon Symphony, to artists who play here on tour. If you love music, Oregon is surely your happy place, and here’s a whole new way to enjoy some incredible music while also basking in the beauty of the outdoors.
Hunter Noack is a talented musician who has been involved with the IN A LANDSCAPE concert series since its inception in 2016. He plays classical music in the most stunning outdoor locations during the season, and you’ll be blown away by his musical talent.
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A crew transports the nine-foot Steinway grand piano on a special trailer and sets it up in each outdoor location. Noack and his piano are literally surrounded by the grandeur of Oregon’s wilderness.
Hunter Noack/Facebook
Normally at outdoor concerts, you find a place to spread out your blanket or set up your chair and you stay in one place while you enjoy the music.
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These concerts are different. When you arrive, you’ll receive a pair of wireless headphones to use during the concert…
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…and you’re encouraged to wander around through the beautiful, natural setting while listening to the peaceful piano music of Hunter Noack.
IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music In The Wild/YouTube
Since the acoustics of the outdoors present challenges for concertgoers, the headphones deliver the music in a pure form that brings its beauty directly to your ears without distortion from wind and other outdoor noise.
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From stunning settings near the ocean…
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…to more remote locations like the Alvord Desert and Fort Rock…
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…these concerts are not to be missed. The first concert of the 2018 season will be held at Timothy Lake on July 28th.
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Tickets cost only $25 and must be purchased ahead of time to reserve headsets, but if you’d like to just listen to the music without them, you can enjoy these concerts for free!
Hunter Noack/Facebook
Take a look at this beautiful video posted on YouTube by IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild to get an idea of just how magnificent these unusual concerts are:
Hunter Noack/Facebook
IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music In The Wild/YouTube
These incredible concerts will take place throughout the summer and into September. Each one is completely unique and takes place in a different area of the state, so no matter where you live, there will be a show coming to your area!
To learn more about the IN A LANDSCAPE events and see the full calendar, check out the website and follow Hunter Noack on his Facebook page.
Have you ever seen one of these concerts? We’d love to hear what you think about this amazing concept!
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